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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.16, 403.71 and 167.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.16, 403.71 and 167.07 is: 250.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.16 : 403.71 = 167.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.16/403.71 = 167.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.16x = 403.71 × 167.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.16x = 67,447.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,447.83/269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.59

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