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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.43, 373.05 and 159.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.43, 373.05 and 159.85 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.43 : 373.05 = 159.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.43/373.05 = 159.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.43x = 373.05 × 159.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.43x = 59,631.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,631.71/270.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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