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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.92, 375.17 and 166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.92, 375.17 and 166.96 is: 230.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.92 : 375.17 = 166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.92/375.17 = 166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.92x = 375.17 × 166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.92x = 62,638.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,638.38/271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.36

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