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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.63, 376.31 and 162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.63, 376.31 and 162.14 is: 223.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.63 : 376.31 = 162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.63/376.31 = 162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.63x = 376.31 × 162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.63x = 61,013.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,013.43/272.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.79

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