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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.56, 405.05 and 167.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.56, 405.05 and 167.54 is: 250.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.56 : 405.05 = 167.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.56/405.05 = 167.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.56x = 405.05 × 167.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.56x = 67,859.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,859.21/270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.81

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