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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.14, 405.30 and 167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.14, 405.30 and 167.57 is: 251.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.14 : 405.30 = 167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.14/405.30 = 167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.14x = 405.30 × 167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.14x = 67,916.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,916.24/270.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.42

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