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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.01, 405.51 and 167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.01, 405.51 and 167.50 is: 251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.01 : 405.51 = 167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.01/405.51 = 167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.01x = 405.51 × 167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.01x = 67,922.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,922.93/270.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.56

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