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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.54, 373.29 and 159.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.54, 373.29 and 159.97 is: 220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.54 : 373.29 = 159.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.54/373.29 = 159.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.54x = 373.29 × 159.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.54x = 59,715.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,715.20/270.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.73

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