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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.43, 404.73 and 167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.43, 404.73 and 167.36 is: 250.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.43 : 404.73 = 167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.43/404.73 = 167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.43x = 404.73 × 167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.43x = 67,733.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,733.59/270.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.47

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