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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.29, 372.98 and 159.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.29, 372.98 and 159.74 is: 220.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.29 : 372.98 = 159.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.29/372.98 = 159.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.29x = 372.98 × 159.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.29x = 59,579.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,579.83/270.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.43

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