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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.79, 372.21 and 159.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.79, 372.21 and 159.23 is: 219.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.79 : 372.21 = 159.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.79/372.21 = 159.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.79x = 372.21 × 159.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.79x = 59,265.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,265.14/269.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.67

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