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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.52, 370.56 and 165

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.52, 370.56 and 165 is: 227.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.52 : 370.56 = 165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.52/370.56 = 165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.52x = 370.56 × 165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.52x = 61,142.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,142.40/268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.70

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