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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.74, 406.35 and 166.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.74, 406.35 and 166.75 is: 250.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.74 : 406.35 = 166.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.74/406.35 = 166.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.74x = 406.35 × 166.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.74x = 67,757.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,757.85/270.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.27

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