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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.57, 406.53 and 163.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.57, 406.53 and 163.57 is: 244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.57 : 406.53 = 163.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.57/406.53 = 163.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.57x = 406.53 × 163.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.57x = 66,496.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,496.11/271.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.86

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