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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.76, 404.48 and 167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.76, 404.48 and 167.12 is: 250.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.76 : 404.48 = 167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.76/404.48 = 167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.76x = 404.48 × 167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.76x = 67,596.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,596.70/269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.58

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