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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270, 372.78 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270, 372.78 and 166.68 is: 230.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270 : 372.78 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270/372.78 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270x = 372.78 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270x = 62,134.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,134.97/270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.13

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