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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.54, 373.26 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.54, 373.26 and 158.48 is: 218.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.54 : 373.26 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.54/373.26 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.54x = 373.26 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.54x = 59,155.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,155.18/270.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.66

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