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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.88, 373.84 and 160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.88, 373.84 and 160.40 is: 221.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.88 : 373.84 = 160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.88/373.84 = 160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.88x = 373.84 × 160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.88x = 59,963.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,963.94/270.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.37

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