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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.08, 375.49 and 161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.08, 375.49 and 161.56 is: 222.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.08 : 375.49 = 161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.08/375.49 = 161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.08x = 375.49 × 161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.08x = 60,664.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,664.16/272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.96

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