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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.37, 373.13 and 165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.37, 373.13 and 165.48 is: 228.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.37 : 373.13 = 165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.37/373.13 = 165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.37x = 373.13 × 165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.37x = 61,742.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,742.86/270.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.37

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