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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.30, 405.80 and 160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.30, 405.80 and 160.80 is: 241.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.30 : 405.80 = 160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.30/405.80 = 160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.30x = 405.80 × 160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.30x = 65,252.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,252.64/270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.41

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