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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.08, 372.72 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.08, 372.72 and 159.60 is: 220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.08 : 372.72 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.08/372.72 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.08x = 372.72 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.08x = 59,486.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,486.11/270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.25

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