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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.71, 372.18 and 159.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.71, 372.18 and 159.25 is: 219.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.71 : 372.18 = 159.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.71/372.18 = 159.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.71x = 372.18 × 159.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.71x = 59,269.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,269.67/269.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.75

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