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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.18, 375.48 and 161.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.18, 375.48 and 161.59 is: 222.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.18 : 375.48 = 161.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.18/375.48 = 161.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.18x = 375.48 × 161.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.18x = 60,673.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,673.58/272.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.92

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