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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.86, 373.69 and 165.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.86, 373.69 and 165.91 is: 228.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.86 : 373.69 = 165.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.86/373.69 = 165.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.86x = 373.69 × 165.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.86x = 61,998.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,998.91/270.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.90

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