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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.78, 405.12 and 166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.78, 405.12 and 166.29 is: 248.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.78 : 405.12 = 166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.78/405.12 = 166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.78x = 405.12 × 166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.78x = 67,367.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,367.40/270.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.79

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