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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.34, 375.81 and 161.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.34, 375.81 and 161.79 is: 223.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.34 : 375.81 = 161.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.34/375.81 = 161.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.34x = 375.81 × 161.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.34x = 60,802.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,802.30/272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.26

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