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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.72, 372.08 and 159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.72, 372.08 and 159.16 is: 219.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.72 : 372.08 = 159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.72/372.08 = 159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.72x = 372.08 × 159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.72x = 59,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,220.25/269.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.56

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