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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.78, 407.04 and 163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.78, 407.04 and 163.60 is: 245.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.78 : 407.04 = 163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.78/407.04 = 163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.78x = 407.04 × 163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.78x = 66,591.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,591.74/271.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.02

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