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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.10, 375.56 and 161.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.10, 375.56 and 161.61 is: 223.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.10 : 375.56 = 161.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.10/375.56 = 161.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.10x = 375.56 × 161.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.10x = 60,693.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,693.44/272.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.06

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