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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.44, 375.92 and 161.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.44, 375.92 and 161.89 is: 223.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.44 : 375.92 = 161.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.44/375.92 = 161.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.44x = 375.92 × 161.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.44x = 60,855.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,855.94/272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.38

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