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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.09, 372.57 and 159.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.09, 372.57 and 159.53 is: 220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.09 : 372.57 = 159.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.09/372.57 = 159.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.09x = 372.57 × 159.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.09x = 59,434.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,434.23/270.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.05

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