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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.71, 373.55 and 165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.71, 373.55 and 165.75 is: 228.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.71 : 373.55 = 165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.71/373.55 = 165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.71x = 373.55 × 165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.71x = 61,915.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,915.91/270.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.72

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