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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.46, 375.90 and 161.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.46, 375.90 and 161.94 is: 223.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.46 : 375.90 = 161.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.46/375.90 = 161.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.46x = 375.90 × 161.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.46x = 60,873.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,873.25/272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.42

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