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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.77, 373.55 and 160.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.77, 373.55 and 160.07 is: 220.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.77 : 373.55 = 160.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.77/373.55 = 160.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.77x = 373.55 × 160.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.77x = 59,794.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,794.15/270.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.83

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