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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.33, 373.01 and 159.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.33, 373.01 and 159.81 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.33 : 373.01 = 159.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.33/373.01 = 159.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.33x = 373.01 × 159.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.33x = 59,609.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,609.93/270.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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