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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.98, 374.10 and 167.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.98, 374.10 and 167.54 is: 231.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.98 : 374.10 = 167.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.98/374.10 = 167.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.98x = 374.10 × 167.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.98x = 62,676.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,676.71/270.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.30

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