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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.68, 373.48 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.68, 373.48 and 160.14 is: 220.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.68 : 373.48 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.68/373.48 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.68x = 373.48 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.68x = 59,809.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,809.09/270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.96

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