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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.73, 376.42 and 162.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.73, 376.42 and 162.23 is: 223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.73 : 376.42 = 162.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.73/376.42 = 162.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.73x = 376.42 × 162.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.73x = 61,064.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,064.73/272.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.90

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