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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.87, 373.79 and 160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.87, 373.79 and 160.34 is: 221.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.87 : 373.79 = 160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.87/373.79 = 160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.87x = 373.79 × 160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.87x = 59,934.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,934.02/270.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.27

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