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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.05, 372.61 and 159.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.05, 372.61 and 159.53 is: 220.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.05 : 372.61 = 159.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.05/372.61 = 159.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.05x = 372.61 × 159.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.05x = 59,443.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,443.01/270.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.12

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