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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.06, 372.72 and 165.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.06, 372.72 and 165.15 is: 227.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.06 : 372.72 = 165.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.06/372.72 = 165.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.06x = 372.72 × 165.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.06x = 61,554.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,554.71/270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.93

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