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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.53, 406.38 and 163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.53, 406.38 and 163.40 is: 244.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.53 : 406.38 = 163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.53/406.38 = 163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.53x = 406.38 × 163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.53x = 66,402.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,402.49/271.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.55

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