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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.80, 376.42 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.80, 376.42 and 160.74 is: 221.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.80 : 376.42 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.80/376.42 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.80x = 376.42 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.80x = 60,505.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,505.75/272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.80

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