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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.05, 407.04 and 161.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.05, 407.04 and 161.95 is: 242.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.05 : 407.04 = 161.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.05/407.04 = 161.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.05x = 407.04 × 161.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.05x = 65,920.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,920.13/272.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.31

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