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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.70, 373.43 and 160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.70, 373.43 and 160.22 is: 221.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.70 : 373.43 = 160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.70/373.43 = 160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.70x = 373.43 × 160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.70x = 59,832.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,832.29/270.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.03

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