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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.93, 373.83 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.93, 373.83 and 166.04 is: 229.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.93 : 373.83 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.93/373.83 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.93x = 373.83 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.93x = 62,068.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,068.86/270.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.10

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