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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.10, 404.98 and 167.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.10, 404.98 and 167.43 is: 251.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.10 : 404.98 = 167.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.10/404.98 = 167.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.10x = 404.98 × 167.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.10x = 67,805.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,805.38/270.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.04

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