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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.54, 376.16 and 160.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.54, 376.16 and 160.53 is: 221.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.54 : 376.16 = 160.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.54/376.16 = 160.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.54x = 376.16 × 160.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.54x = 60,384.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,384.16/272.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.56

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