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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.17, 372.80 and 159.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.17, 372.80 and 159.61 is: 220.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.17 : 372.80 = 159.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.17/372.80 = 159.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.17x = 372.80 × 159.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.17x = 59,501.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,501.14/270.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.24

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