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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.99, 375.14 and 166.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.99, 375.14 and 166.99 is: 230.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.99 : 375.14 = 166.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.99/375.14 = 166.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.99x = 375.14 × 166.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.99x = 62,644.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,644.63/271.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.32

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