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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.54, 376.12 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.54, 376.12 and 162 is: 223.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.54 : 376.12 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.54/376.12 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.54x = 376.12 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.54x = 60,931.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,931.44/272.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.57

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