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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.21, 375.66 and 161.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.21, 375.66 and 161.69 is: 223.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.21 : 375.66 = 161.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.21/375.66 = 161.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.21x = 375.66 × 161.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.21x = 60,738.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,738.59/272.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.14

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