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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.98, 372.56 and 159.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.98, 372.56 and 159.53 is: 220.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.98 : 372.56 = 159.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.98/372.56 = 159.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.98x = 372.56 × 159.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.98x = 59,431.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,431.84/269.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.14

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