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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.82, 405.77 and 167.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.82, 405.77 and 167.85 is: 251.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.82 : 405.77 = 167.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.82/405.77 = 167.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.82x = 405.77 × 167.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.82x = 68,108.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,108.49/270.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.49

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