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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.93, 406.38 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.93, 406.38 and 163.38 is: 245.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.93 : 406.38 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.93/406.38 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.93x = 406.38 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.93x = 66,394.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,394.36/270.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.06

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