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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.49, 373.31 and 159.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.49, 373.31 and 159.95 is: 220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.49 : 373.31 = 159.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.49/373.31 = 159.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.49x = 373.31 × 159.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.49x = 59,710.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,710.93/270.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.75

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