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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.33, 405.08 and 167.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.33, 405.08 and 167.46 is: 250.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.33 : 405.08 = 167.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.33/405.08 = 167.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.33x = 405.08 × 167.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.33x = 67,834.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,834.70/270.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.93

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