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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.14, 405.59 and 167.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.14, 405.59 and 167.09 is: 250.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.14 : 405.59 = 167.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.14/405.59 = 167.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.14x = 405.59 × 167.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.14x = 67,767.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,767.17/270.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.86

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