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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.95, 375.31 and 161.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.95, 375.31 and 161.45 is: 222.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.95 : 375.31 = 161.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.95/375.31 = 161.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.95x = 375.31 × 161.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.95x = 60,591.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,591.12/271.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.81

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