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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.06, 372.63 and 159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.06, 372.63 and 159.57 is: 220.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.06 : 372.63 = 159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.06/372.63 = 159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.06x = 372.63 × 159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.06x = 59,460.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,460.57/270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.18

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