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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.33, 375.80 and 160.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.33, 375.80 and 160.27 is: 221.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.33 : 375.80 = 160.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.33/375.80 = 160.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.33x = 375.80 × 160.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.33x = 60,227.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,227.59/272.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.16

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