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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.41, 404.60 and 167.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.41, 404.60 and 167.67 is: 250.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.41 : 404.60 = 167.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.41/404.60 = 167.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.41x = 404.60 × 167.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.41x = 67,838.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,838.44/270.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.87

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