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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.97, 372.53 and 157.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.97, 372.53 and 157.98 is: 218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.97 : 372.53 = 157.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.97/372.53 = 157.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.97x = 372.53 × 157.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.97x = 58,854.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,854.08/269.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.01

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