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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.25, 372.96 and 159.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.25, 372.96 and 159.79 is: 220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.25 : 372.96 = 159.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.25/372.96 = 159.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.25x = 372.96 × 159.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.25x = 59,595.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,595.28/270.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.52

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