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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.18, 372.84 and 159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.18, 372.84 and 159.68 is: 220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.18 : 372.84 = 159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.18/372.84 = 159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.18x = 372.84 × 159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.18x = 59,533.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,533.23/270.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.35

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