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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.04, 372.82 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.04, 372.82 and 166.68 is: 230.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.04 : 372.82 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.04/372.82 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.04x = 372.82 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.04x = 62,141.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,141.64/270.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.12

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