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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.14, 406.70 and 162.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.14, 406.70 and 162.21 is: 243.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.14 : 406.70 = 162.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.14/406.70 = 162.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.14x = 406.70 × 162.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.14x = 65,970.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,970.00/271.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.31

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