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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.23, 372.99 and 159.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.23, 372.99 and 159.79 is: 220.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.23 : 372.99 = 159.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.23/372.99 = 159.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.23x = 372.99 × 159.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.23x = 59,597.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,597.41/270.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.54

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