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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.10, 404.62 and 165.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.10, 404.62 and 165.76 is: 248.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.10 : 404.62 = 165.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.10/404.62 = 165.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.10x = 404.62 × 165.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.10x = 67,069.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,069.81/270.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.31

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