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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.59, 406.47 and 163.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.59, 406.47 and 163.46 is: 244.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.59 : 406.47 = 163.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.59/406.47 = 163.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.59x = 406.47 × 163.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.59x = 66,441.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,441.59/271.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.64

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