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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.67, 376.14 and 162.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.67, 376.14 and 162.09 is: 223.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.67 : 376.14 = 162.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.67/376.14 = 162.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.67x = 376.14 × 162.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.67x = 60,968.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,968.53/272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.60

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