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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.32, 406.97 and 163.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.32, 406.97 and 163.04 is: 244.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.32 : 406.97 = 163.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.32/406.97 = 163.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.32x = 406.97 × 163.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.32x = 66,349.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,349.54/271.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.54

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