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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.28, 372.93 and 159.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.28, 372.93 and 159.74 is: 220.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.28 : 372.93 = 159.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.28/372.93 = 159.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.28x = 372.93 × 159.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.28x = 59,571.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,571.84/270.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.41

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