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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.47, 373.20 and 159.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.47, 373.20 and 159.89 is: 220.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.47 : 373.20 = 159.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.47/373.20 = 159.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.47x = 373.20 × 159.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.47x = 59,670.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,670.95/270.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.62

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