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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.60, 405.25 and 167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.60, 405.25 and 167.57 is: 250.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.60 : 405.25 = 167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.60/405.25 = 167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.60x = 405.25 × 167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.60x = 67,907.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,907.74/270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.95

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