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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.84, 405.30 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.84, 405.30 and 168.04 is: 251.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.84 : 405.30 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.84/405.30 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.84x = 405.30 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.84x = 68,106.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,106.61/270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.46

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