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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.03, 407.57 and 162.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.03, 407.57 and 162.27 is: 243.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.03 : 407.57 = 162.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.03/407.57 = 162.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.03x = 407.57 × 162.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.03x = 66,135.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,135.57/272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.12

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