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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.24, 375.72 and 155.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.24, 375.72 and 155.84 is: 215.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.24 : 375.72 = 155.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.24/375.72 = 155.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.24x = 375.72 × 155.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.24x = 58,552.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,552.20/272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.08

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