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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.10, 375.47 and 161.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.10, 375.47 and 161.55 is: 222.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.10 : 375.47 = 161.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.10/375.47 = 161.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.10x = 375.47 × 161.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.10x = 60,657.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,657.18/272.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.92

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