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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.61, 376.07 and 160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.61, 376.07 and 160.50 is: 221.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.61 : 376.07 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.61/376.07 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.61x = 376.07 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.61x = 60,358.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,358.43/272.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.41

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