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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.55, 407.03 and 163.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.55, 407.03 and 163.42 is: 244.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.55 : 407.03 = 163.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.55/407.03 = 163.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.55x = 407.03 × 163.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.55x = 66,515.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,515.01/271.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.94

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