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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.61, 408.57 and 162.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.61, 408.57 and 162.58 is: 243.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.61 : 408.57 = 162.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.61/408.57 = 162.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.61x = 408.57 × 162.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.61x = 66,424.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,424.90/272.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.66

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