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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.10, 406.85 and 162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.10, 406.85 and 162.56 is: 243.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.10 : 406.85 = 162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.10/406.85 = 162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.10x = 406.85 × 162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.10x = 66,134.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,134.69/271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.95

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