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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.30, 375.76 and 160.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.30, 375.76 and 160.29 is: 221.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.30 : 375.76 = 160.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.30/375.76 = 160.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.30x = 375.76 × 160.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.30x = 60,230.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,230.57/272.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.19

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