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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.27, 372.90 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.27, 372.90 and 158.22 is: 218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.27 : 372.90 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.27/372.90 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.27x = 372.90 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.27x = 59,000.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,000.83/270.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.30

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