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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.84, 405.96 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.84, 405.96 and 168.12 is: 251.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.84 : 405.96 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.84/405.96 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.84x = 405.96 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.84x = 68,250.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,250.00/270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.99

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