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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.10, 406.64 and 167.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.10, 406.64 and 167.22 is: 250.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.10 : 406.64 = 167.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.10/406.64 = 167.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.10x = 406.64 × 167.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.10x = 67,998.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,998.34/271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.82

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