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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.16, 406.26 and 162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.16, 406.26 and 162.80 is: 243.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.16 : 406.26 = 162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.16/406.26 = 162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.16x = 406.26 × 162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.16x = 66,139.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,139.13/271.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.91

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