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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.90, 373.98 and 160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.90, 373.98 and 160.41 is: 221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.90 : 373.98 = 160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.90/373.98 = 160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.90x = 373.98 × 160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.90x = 59,990.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,990.13/270.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.45

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