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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.01, 372.45 and 165.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.01, 372.45 and 165.14 is: 227.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.01 : 372.45 = 165.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.01/372.45 = 165.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.01x = 372.45 × 165.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.01x = 61,505.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,505.62/270.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.79

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