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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.95, 372.43 and 159.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.95, 372.43 and 159.35 is: 219.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.95 : 372.43 = 159.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.95/372.43 = 159.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.95x = 372.43 × 159.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.95x = 59,344.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,344.46/269.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.84

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