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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.53, 375.92 and 161.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.53, 375.92 and 161.93 is: 223.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.53 : 375.92 = 161.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.53/375.92 = 161.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.53x = 375.92 × 161.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.53x = 60,874.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,874.37/272.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.37

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