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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271, 406.36 and 163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271, 406.36 and 163 is: 244.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271 : 406.36 = 163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271/406.36 = 163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271x = 406.36 × 163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271x = 66,236.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,236.68/271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.42

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