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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.30, 405.40 and 159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.30, 405.40 and 159.06 is: 238.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.30 : 405.40 = 159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.30/405.40 = 159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.30x = 405.40 × 159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.30x = 64,482.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,482.92/270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.56

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