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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.87, 375.26 and 161.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.87, 375.26 and 161.35 is: 222.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.87 : 375.26 = 161.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.87/375.26 = 161.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.87x = 375.26 × 161.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.87x = 60,548.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,548.20/271.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.71

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