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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.20, 405.44 and 167.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.20, 405.44 and 167.46 is: 251.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.20 : 405.44 = 167.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.20/405.44 = 167.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.20x = 405.44 × 167.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.20x = 67,893.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,893.92/270.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.27

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