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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.80, 407.64 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.80, 407.64 and 163.44 is: 245.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.80 : 407.64 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.80/407.64 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.80x = 407.64 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.80x = 66,624.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,624.68/271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.12

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