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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.59, 373.38 and 160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.59, 373.38 and 160.04 is: 220.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.59 : 373.38 = 160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.59/373.38 = 160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.59x = 373.38 × 160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.59x = 59,757.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,757.42/270.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.85

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