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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.02, 375.30 and 161.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.02, 375.30 and 161.45 is: 222.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.02 : 375.30 = 161.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.02/375.30 = 161.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.02x = 375.30 × 161.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.02x = 60,592.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,592.19/272.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.75

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