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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.69, 372.12 and 159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.69, 372.12 and 159.16 is: 219.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.69 : 372.12 = 159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.69/372.12 = 159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.69x = 372.12 × 159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.69x = 59,226.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,226.62/269.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.61

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