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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.19, 372.83 and 159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.19, 372.83 and 159.63 is: 220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.19 : 372.83 = 159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.19/372.83 = 159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.19x = 372.83 × 159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.19x = 59,514.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,514.85/270.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.27

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