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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.71, 376.35 and 162.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.71, 376.35 and 162.19 is: 223.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.71 : 376.35 = 162.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.71/376.35 = 162.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.71x = 376.35 × 162.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.71x = 61,040.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,040.21/272.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.83

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