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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.47, 375.98 and 161.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.47, 375.98 and 161.93 is: 223.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.47 : 375.98 = 161.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.47/375.98 = 161.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.47x = 375.98 × 161.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.47x = 60,883.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,883.79/272.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.45

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