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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.67, 373.52 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.67, 373.52 and 160.14 is: 220.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.67 : 373.52 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.67/373.52 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.67x = 373.52 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.67x = 59,815.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,815.49/270.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.99

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