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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.28, 372.92 and 159.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.28, 372.92 and 159.75 is: 220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.28 : 372.92 = 159.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.28/372.92 = 159.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.28x = 372.92 × 159.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.28x = 59,574.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,574.37/270.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.42

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