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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.62, 376.23 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.62, 376.23 and 162.12 is: 223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.62 : 376.23 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.62/376.23 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.62x = 376.23 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.62x = 60,994.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,994.41/272.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.73

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