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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.30, 375.70 and 161.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.30, 375.70 and 161.68 is: 223.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.30 : 375.70 = 161.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.30/375.70 = 161.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.30x = 375.70 × 161.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.30x = 60,743.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,743.18/272.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.07

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