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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.72, 372.17 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.72, 372.17 and 159.18 is: 219.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.72 : 372.17 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.72/372.17 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.72x = 372.17 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.72x = 59,242.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,242.02/269.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.64

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