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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.79, 373.63 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.79, 373.63 and 160.28 is: 221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.79 : 373.63 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.79/373.63 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.79x = 373.63 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.79x = 59,882.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,882.75/270.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.14

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