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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.42, 373.20 and 159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.42, 373.20 and 159.92 is: 220.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.42 : 373.20 = 159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.42/373.20 = 159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.42x = 373.20 × 159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.42x = 59,682.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,682.14/270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.70

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