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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.18, 372.76 and 158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.18, 372.76 and 158.09 is: 218.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.18 : 372.76 = 158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.18/372.76 = 158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.18x = 372.76 × 158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.18x = 58,930.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,930.17/270.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.11

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