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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.70, 404.19 and 167.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.70, 404.19 and 167.01 is: 250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.70 : 404.19 = 167.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.70/404.19 = 167.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.70x = 404.19 × 167.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.70x = 67,503.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,503.77/269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.29

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