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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.90, 373.80 and 160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.90, 373.80 and 160.38 is: 221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.90 : 373.80 = 160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.90/373.80 = 160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.90x = 373.80 × 160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.90x = 59,950.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,950.04/270.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.30

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