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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.87, 373.68 and 165.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.87, 373.68 and 165.99 is: 228.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.87 : 373.68 = 165.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.87/373.68 = 165.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.87x = 373.68 × 165.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.87x = 62,027.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,027.14/270.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.99

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