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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.05, 375.45 and 160.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.05, 375.45 and 160.01 is: 220.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.05 : 375.45 = 160.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.05/375.45 = 160.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.05x = 375.45 × 160.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.05x = 60,074.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,074.69/272.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.82

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