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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.01, 372.68 and 159.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.01, 372.68 and 159.49 is: 220.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.01 : 372.68 = 159.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.01/372.68 = 159.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.01x = 372.68 × 159.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.01x = 59,438.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,438.73/270.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.14

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