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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.91, 373.85 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.91, 373.85 and 166.18 is: 229.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.91 : 373.85 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.91/373.85 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.91x = 373.85 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.91x = 62,126.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,126.39/270.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.32

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