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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.06, 405.69 and 167.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.06, 405.69 and 167.46 is: 251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.06 : 405.69 = 167.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.06/405.69 = 167.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.06x = 405.69 × 167.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.06x = 67,936.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,936.85/270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.56

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