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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.15, 375.55 and 161.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.15, 375.55 and 161.63 is: 223.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.15 : 375.55 = 161.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.15/375.55 = 161.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.15x = 375.55 × 161.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.15x = 60,700.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,700.68/272.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.04

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