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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.92, 375.07 and 161.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.92, 375.07 and 161.31 is: 222.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.92 : 375.07 = 161.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.92/375.07 = 161.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.92x = 375.07 × 161.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.92x = 60,502.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,502.54/271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.50

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