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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.72, 373.47 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.72, 373.47 and 160.16 is: 220.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.72 : 373.47 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.72/373.47 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.72x = 373.47 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.72x = 59,814.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,814.96/270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.95

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