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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.92, 372.46 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.92, 372.46 and 159.44 is: 220.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.92 : 372.46 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.92/372.46 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.92x = 372.46 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.92x = 59,385.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,385.02/269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.01

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