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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.14, 408.26 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.14, 408.26 and 162.64 is: 243.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.14 : 408.26 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.14/408.26 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.14x = 408.26 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.14x = 66,399.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,399.41/272.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.99

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