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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.72, 376.16 and 156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.72, 376.16 and 156.24 is: 215.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.72 : 376.16 = 156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.72/376.16 = 156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.72x = 376.16 × 156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.72x = 58,771.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,771.24/272.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.50

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