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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.78, 405.05 and 166.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.78, 405.05 and 166.73 is: 250.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.78 : 405.05 = 166.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.78/405.05 = 166.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.78x = 405.05 × 166.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.78x = 67,531.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,531.13/269.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.32

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