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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.02, 372.63 and 165.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.02, 372.63 and 165.13 is: 227.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.02 : 372.63 = 165.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.02/372.63 = 165.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.02x = 372.63 × 165.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.02x = 61,532.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,532.39/270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.88

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