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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.74, 407.79 and 163.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.74, 407.79 and 163.47 is: 245.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.74 : 407.79 = 163.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.74/407.79 = 163.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.74x = 407.79 × 163.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.74x = 66,661.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,661.43/271.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.31

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