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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.22, 372.92 and 159.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.22, 372.92 and 159.73 is: 220.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.22 : 372.92 = 159.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.22/372.92 = 159.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.22x = 372.92 × 159.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.22x = 59,566.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,566.51/270.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.44

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