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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.51, 373.37 and 159.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.51, 373.37 and 159.99 is: 220.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.51 : 373.37 = 159.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.51/373.37 = 159.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.51x = 373.37 × 159.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.51x = 59,735.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,735.47/270.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.83

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