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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.84, 407.39 and 162.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.84, 407.39 and 162.19 is: 243.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.84 : 407.39 = 162.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.84/407.39 = 162.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.84x = 407.39 × 162.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.84x = 66,074.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,074.58/271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.06

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