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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.45, 373.25 and 159.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.45, 373.25 and 159.87 is: 220.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.45 : 373.25 = 159.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.45/373.25 = 159.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.45x = 373.25 × 159.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.45x = 59,670.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,670.68/270.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.63

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