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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.76, 373.58 and 167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.76, 373.58 and 167.32 is: 230.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.76 : 373.58 = 167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.76/373.58 = 167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.76x = 373.58 × 167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.76x = 62,507.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,507.41/270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.86

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