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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.63, 406.83 and 163.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.63, 406.83 and 163.21 is: 244.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.63 : 406.83 = 163.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.63/406.83 = 163.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.63x = 406.83 × 163.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.63x = 66,398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,398.72/271.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.45

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