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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.04, 408.42 and 162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.04, 408.42 and 162.56 is: 244.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.04 : 408.42 = 162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.04/408.42 = 162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.04x = 408.42 × 162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.04x = 66,390.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,390.71/272.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.05

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