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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.17, 375.57 and 161.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.17, 375.57 and 161.67 is: 223.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.17 : 375.57 = 161.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.17/375.57 = 161.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.17x = 375.57 × 161.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.17x = 60,719.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,719.81/272.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.09

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