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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.52, 376.02 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.52, 376.02 and 160.48 is: 221.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.52 : 376.02 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.52/376.02 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.52x = 376.02 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.52x = 60,343.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,343.69/272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.43

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