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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.04, 372.56 and 157.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.04, 372.56 and 157.98 is: 217.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.04 : 372.56 = 157.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.04/372.56 = 157.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.04x = 372.56 × 157.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.04x = 58,857.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,857.03/270.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.96

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