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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.95, 375.27 and 167.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.95, 375.27 and 167.03 is: 230.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.95 : 375.27 = 167.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.95/375.27 = 167.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.95x = 375.27 × 167.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.95x = 62,679.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,679.47/271.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.48

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