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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.82, 406.80 and 163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.82, 406.80 and 163.68 is: 244.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.82 : 406.80 = 163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.82/406.80 = 163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.82x = 406.80 × 163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.82x = 66,585.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,585.02/271.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.96

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