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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.57, 373.36 and 160.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.57, 373.36 and 160.01 is: 220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.57 : 373.36 = 160.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.57/373.36 = 160.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.57x = 373.36 × 160.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.57x = 59,741.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,741.33/270.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.80

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