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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.41, 407.72 and 163.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.41, 407.72 and 163.27 is: 245.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.41 : 407.72 = 163.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.41/407.72 = 163.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.41x = 407.72 × 163.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.41x = 66,568.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,568.44/271.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.27

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