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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.02, 375.46 and 161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.02, 375.46 and 161.46 is: 222.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.02 : 375.46 = 161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.02/375.46 = 161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.02x = 375.46 × 161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.02x = 60,621.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,621.77/272.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.86

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