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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.20, 406.91 and 162.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.20, 406.91 and 162.99 is: 244.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.20 : 406.91 = 162.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.20/406.91 = 162.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.20x = 406.91 × 162.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.20x = 66,321.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,321.45/271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.55

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