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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.46, 371.79 and 159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.46, 371.79 and 159 is: 219.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.46 : 371.79 = 159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.46/371.79 = 159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.46x = 371.79 × 159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.46x = 59,114.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,114.61/269.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.38

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