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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.99, 407.55 and 162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.99, 407.55 and 162.03 is: 242.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.99 : 407.55 = 162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.99/407.55 = 162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.99x = 407.55 × 162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.99x = 66,034.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,034.26/271.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.79

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