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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.74, 375.01 and 159.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.74, 375.01 and 159.79 is: 220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.74 : 375.01 = 159.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.74/375.01 = 159.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.74x = 375.01 × 159.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.74x = 59,922.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,922.85/271.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.52

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