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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.79, 376.44 and 162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.79, 376.44 and 162.26 is: 223.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.79 : 376.44 = 162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.79/376.44 = 162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.79x = 376.44 × 162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.79x = 61,081.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,081.15/272.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.91

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