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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.98, 375.30 and 161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.98, 375.30 and 161.46 is: 222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.98 : 375.30 = 161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.98/375.30 = 161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.98x = 375.30 × 161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.98x = 60,595.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,595.94/271.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.80

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