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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.61, 376.32 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.61, 376.32 and 162.12 is: 223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.61 : 376.32 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.61/376.32 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.61x = 376.32 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.61x = 61,009.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,009.00/272.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.80

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