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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.11, 372.78 and 165.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.11, 372.78 and 165.21 is: 228.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.11 : 372.78 = 165.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.11/372.78 = 165.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.11x = 372.78 × 165.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.11x = 61,586.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,586.98/270.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.01

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