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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.51, 404.97 and 167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.51, 404.97 and 167.47 is: 250.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.51 : 404.97 = 167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.51/404.97 = 167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.51x = 404.97 × 167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.51x = 67,820.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,820.10/270.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.71

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