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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.22, 372.89 and 165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.22, 372.89 and 165.30 is: 228.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.22 : 372.89 = 165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.22/372.89 = 165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.22x = 372.89 × 165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.22x = 61,636.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,636.68/270.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.09

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