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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.00, 372.51 and 159.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.00, 372.51 and 159.51 is: 220.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.00 : 372.51 = 159.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.00/372.51 = 159.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.00x = 372.51 × 159.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.00x = 59,419.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,419.07/270.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.07

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