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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.25, 375.61 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.25, 375.61 and 161.76 is: 223.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.25 : 375.61 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.25/375.61 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.25x = 375.61 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.25x = 60,758.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,758.67/272.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.17

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