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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.61, 376.20 and 162.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.61, 376.20 and 162.11 is: 223.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.61 : 376.20 = 162.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.61/376.20 = 162.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.61x = 376.20 × 162.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.61x = 60,986.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,986.72/272.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.71

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