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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.97, 373.87 and 160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.97, 373.87 and 160.41 is: 221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.97 : 373.87 = 160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.97/373.87 = 160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.97x = 373.87 × 160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.97x = 59,970.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,970.03/270.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.32

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