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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.21, 372.93 and 159.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.21, 372.93 and 159.75 is: 220.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.21 : 372.93 = 159.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.21/372.93 = 159.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.21x = 372.93 × 159.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.21x = 59,575.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,575.57/270.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.48

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