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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.26, 407.03 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.26, 407.03 and 163.13 is: 244.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.26 : 407.03 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.26/407.03 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.26x = 407.03 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.26x = 66,395.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,395.95/271.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.77

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