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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.92, 406.51 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.92, 406.51 and 168.18 is: 252.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.92 : 406.51 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.92/406.51 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.92x = 406.51 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.92x = 68,366.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,366.85/270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.35

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