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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.27, 372.84 and 165.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.27, 372.84 and 165.27 is: 227.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.27 : 372.84 = 165.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.27/372.84 = 165.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.27x = 372.84 × 165.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.27x = 61,619.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,619.27/270.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.99

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