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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.60, 373.46 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.60, 373.46 and 160.08 is: 220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.60 : 373.46 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.60/373.46 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.60x = 373.46 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.60x = 59,783.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,783.48/270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.93

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