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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.72, 406.66 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.72, 406.66 and 163.58 is: 244.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.72 : 406.66 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.72/406.66 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.72x = 406.66 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.72x = 66,521.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,521.44/271.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.82

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