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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.33, 404.47 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.33, 404.47 and 164.40 is: 245.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.33 : 404.47 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.33/404.47 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.33x = 404.47 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.33x = 66,494.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,494.87/270.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.98

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