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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.24, 404.88 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.24, 404.88 and 167.52 is: 250.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.24 : 404.88 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.24/404.88 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.24x = 404.88 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.24x = 67,825.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,825.50/270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.98

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