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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.94, 407.36 and 163.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.94, 407.36 and 163.94 is: 245.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.94 : 407.36 = 163.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.94/407.36 = 163.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.94x = 407.36 × 163.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.94x = 66,780.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,780.97/271.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.58

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