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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.42, 373.19 and 159.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.42, 373.19 and 159.99 is: 220.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.42 : 373.19 = 159.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.42/373.19 = 159.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.42x = 373.19 × 159.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.42x = 59,707.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,707.47/270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.79

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