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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.56, 373.36 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.56, 373.36 and 167.04 is: 230.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.56 : 373.36 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.56/373.36 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.56x = 373.36 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.56x = 62,366.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,366.05/270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.51

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