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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.28, 375.73 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.28, 375.73 and 161.76 is: 223.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.28 : 375.73 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.28/375.73 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.28x = 375.73 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.28x = 60,778.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,778.08/272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.22

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