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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.06, 375.34 and 161.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.06, 375.34 and 161.54 is: 222.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.06 : 375.34 = 161.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.06/375.34 = 161.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.06x = 375.34 × 161.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.06x = 60,632.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,632.42/272.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.86

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