Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.04, 372.57 and 157.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 270.04, 372.57 and 157.99 is: 217.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270.04 : 372.57 = 157.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270.04/372.57 = 157.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270.04x = 372.57 × 157.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270.04x = 58,862.33 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,862.33/270.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217.98
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