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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.19, 373.01 and 165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.19, 373.01 and 165.30 is: 228.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.19 : 373.01 = 165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.19/373.01 = 165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.19x = 373.01 × 165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.19x = 61,657.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,657.73/270.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.21

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