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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.65, 373.45 and 160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.65, 373.45 and 160.22 is: 221.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.65 : 373.45 = 160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.65/373.45 = 160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.65x = 373.45 × 160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.65x = 59,834.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,834.16/270.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.08

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