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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.96, 405.45 and 167.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.96, 405.45 and 167.43 is: 251.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.96 : 405.45 = 167.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.96/405.45 = 167.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.96x = 405.45 × 167.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.96x = 67,884.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,884.49/269.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.47

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