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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.25, 374.30 and 159.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.25, 374.30 and 159.23 is: 219.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.25 : 374.30 = 159.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.25/374.30 = 159.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.25x = 374.30 × 159.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.25x = 59,597.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,597.12/271.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.72

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