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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.50, 376.01 and 161.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.50, 376.01 and 161.95 is: 223.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.50 : 376.01 = 161.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.50/376.01 = 161.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.50x = 376.01 × 161.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.50x = 60,894.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,894.38/272.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.47

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