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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.84, 407.60 and 163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.84, 407.60 and 163.70 is: 245.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.84 : 407.60 = 163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.84/407.60 = 163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.84x = 407.60 × 163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.84x = 66,724.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,724.12/271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.45

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