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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.47, 405.29 and 160.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.47, 405.29 and 160.82 is: 240.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.47 : 405.29 = 160.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.47/405.29 = 160.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.47x = 405.29 × 160.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.47x = 65,178.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,178.74/270.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.98

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