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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.76, 373.49 and 160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.76, 373.49 and 160.22 is: 221.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.76 : 373.49 = 160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.76/373.49 = 160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.76x = 373.49 × 160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.76x = 59,840.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,840.57/270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.01

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