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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.86, 406.84 and 167.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.86, 406.84 and 167.70 is: 250.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.86 : 406.84 = 167.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.86/406.84 = 167.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.86x = 406.84 × 167.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.86x = 68,225.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,225.45/271.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.96

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