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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.35, 373.11 and 165.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.35, 373.11 and 165.49 is: 228.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.35 : 373.11 = 165.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.35/373.11 = 165.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.35x = 373.11 × 165.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.35x = 61,744.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,744.11/270.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.39

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