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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.91, 372.54 and 159.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.91, 372.54 and 159.46 is: 220.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.91 : 372.54 = 159.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.91/372.54 = 159.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.91x = 372.54 × 159.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.91x = 59,405.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,405.23/269.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.09

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