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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.57, 376.16 and 162.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.57, 376.16 and 162.05 is: 223.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.57 : 376.16 = 162.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.57/376.16 = 162.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.57x = 376.16 × 162.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.57x = 60,956.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,956.86/272.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.64

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