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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.27, 374.36 and 159.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.27, 374.36 and 159.19 is: 219.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.27 : 374.36 = 159.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.27/374.36 = 159.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.27x = 374.36 × 159.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.27x = 59,594.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,594.37/271.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.69

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