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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.17, 407.34 and 163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.17, 407.34 and 163.02 is: 244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.17 : 407.34 = 163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.17/407.34 = 163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.17x = 407.34 × 163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.17x = 66,404.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,404.57/271.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.88

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