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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.01, 372.59 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.01, 372.59 and 159.47 is: 220.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.01 : 372.59 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.01/372.59 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.01x = 372.59 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.01x = 59,416.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,416.04/270.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.06

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