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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.67, 373.51 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.67, 373.51 and 160.18 is: 221.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.67 : 373.51 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.67/373.51 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.67x = 373.51 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.67x = 59,830.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,830.17/270.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.04

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