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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.64, 376.28 and 162.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.64, 376.28 and 162.17 is: 223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.64 : 376.28 = 162.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.64/376.28 = 162.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.64x = 376.28 × 162.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.64x = 61,021.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,021.73/272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.82

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