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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.74, 407.41 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.74, 407.41 and 163.50 is: 245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.74 : 407.41 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.74/407.41 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.74x = 407.41 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.74x = 66,612.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,612.65/271.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.13

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