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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.89, 407.97 and 163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.89, 407.97 and 163.35 is: 245.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.89 : 407.97 = 163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.89/407.97 = 163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.89x = 407.97 × 163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.89x = 66,641.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,641.90/271.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.11

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