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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.74, 373.63 and 160.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.74, 373.63 and 160.21 is: 221.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.74 : 373.63 = 160.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.74/373.63 = 160.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.74x = 373.63 × 160.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.74x = 59,859.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,859.26/270.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.10

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