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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.38, 373.14 and 159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.38, 373.14 and 159.84 is: 220.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.38 : 373.14 = 159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.38/373.14 = 159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.38x = 373.14 × 159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.38x = 59,642.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,642.70/270.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.59

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