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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.55, 373.44 and 158.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.55, 373.44 and 158.58 is: 218.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.55 : 373.44 = 158.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.55/373.44 = 158.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.55x = 373.44 × 158.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.55x = 59,220.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,220.12/270.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.89

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