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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.20, 375.69 and 161.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.20, 375.69 and 161.62 is: 223.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.20 : 375.69 = 161.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.20/375.69 = 161.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.20x = 375.69 × 161.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.20x = 60,719.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,719.02/272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.07

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