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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.30, 373.01 and 158.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.30, 373.01 and 158.29 is: 218.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.30 : 373.01 = 158.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.30/373.01 = 158.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.30x = 373.01 × 158.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.30x = 59,042.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,042.03/270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.43

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