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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.18, 407.25 and 162.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.18, 407.25 and 162.09 is: 242.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.18 : 407.25 = 162.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.18/407.25 = 162.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.18x = 407.25 × 162.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.18x = 66,009.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,009.73/272.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.52

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