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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.09, 372.60 and 159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.09, 372.60 and 159.57 is: 220.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.09 : 372.60 = 159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.09/372.60 = 159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.09x = 372.60 × 159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.09x = 59,455.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,455.78/270.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.13

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