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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.74, 406.17 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.74, 406.17 and 168.14 is: 252.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.74 : 406.17 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.74/406.17 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.74x = 406.17 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.74x = 68,293.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,293.42/270.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.25

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