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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.70, 372.16 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.70, 372.16 and 159.18 is: 219.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.70 : 372.16 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.70/372.16 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.70x = 372.16 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.70x = 59,240.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,240.43/269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.65

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