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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.89, 375.13 and 161.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.89, 375.13 and 161.30 is: 222.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.89 : 375.13 = 161.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.89/375.13 = 161.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.89x = 375.13 × 161.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.89x = 60,508.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,508.47/271.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.55

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