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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.24, 375.60 and 155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.24, 375.60 and 155.72 is: 214.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.24 : 375.60 = 155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.24/375.60 = 155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.24x = 375.60 × 155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.24x = 58,488.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,488.43/272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.84

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