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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.76, 405.14 and 167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.76, 405.14 and 167.25 is: 251.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.76 : 405.14 = 167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.76/405.14 = 167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.76x = 405.14 × 167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.76x = 67,758.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,758.83/269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.18

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