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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.83, 373.83 and 158.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.83, 373.83 and 158.84 is: 219.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.83 : 373.83 = 158.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.83/373.83 = 158.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.83x = 373.83 × 158.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.83x = 59,377.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,377.29/270.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.25

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