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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.16, 372.85 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.16, 372.85 and 159.66 is: 220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.16 : 372.85 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.16/372.85 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.16x = 372.85 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.16x = 59,528.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,528.83/270.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.35

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