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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.76, 404.70 and 167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.76, 404.70 and 167.16 is: 250.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.76 : 404.70 = 167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.76/404.70 = 167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.76x = 404.70 × 167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.76x = 67,649.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,649.65/269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.78

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