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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.48, 406.26 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.48, 406.26 and 167.94 is: 252.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.48 : 406.26 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.48/406.26 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.48x = 406.26 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.48x = 68,227.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,227.30/270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.25

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