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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.48, 373.11 and 165.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.48, 373.11 and 165.63 is: 228.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.48 : 373.11 = 165.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.48/373.11 = 165.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.48x = 373.11 × 165.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.48x = 61,798.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,798.21/270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.48

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