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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.78, 373.71 and 165.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.78, 373.71 and 165.89 is: 228.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.78 : 373.71 = 165.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.78/373.71 = 165.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.78x = 373.71 × 165.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.78x = 61,992.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,992.88/270.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.94

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