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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.02, 372.68 and 159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.02, 372.68 and 159.50 is: 220.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.02 : 372.68 = 159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.02/372.68 = 159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.02x = 372.68 × 159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.02x = 59,442.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,442.46/270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.14

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