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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.07, 372.56 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.07, 372.56 and 159.44 is: 219.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.07 : 372.56 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.07/372.56 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.07x = 372.56 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.07x = 59,400.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,400.97/270.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.95

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