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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.72, 373.53 and 160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.72, 373.53 and 160.22 is: 221.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.72 : 373.53 = 160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.72/373.53 = 160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.72x = 373.53 × 160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.72x = 59,845.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,845.11/270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.06

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