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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.22, 407.65 and 162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.22, 407.65 and 162.26 is: 242.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.22 : 407.65 = 162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.22/407.65 = 162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.22x = 407.65 × 162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.22x = 66,145.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,145.29/272.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.98

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