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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.78, 406.62 and 167.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.78, 406.62 and 167.29 is: 250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.78 : 406.62 = 167.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.78/406.62 = 167.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.78x = 406.62 × 167.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.78x = 68,023.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,023.46/271.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.29

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