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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.07, 374.05 and 159.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.07, 374.05 and 159.02 is: 219.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.07 : 374.05 = 159.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.07/374.05 = 159.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.07x = 374.05 × 159.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.07x = 59,481.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,481.43/271.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.43

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