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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.79, 376.46 and 162.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.79, 376.46 and 162.35 is: 224.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.79 : 376.46 = 162.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.79/376.46 = 162.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.79x = 376.46 × 162.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.79x = 61,118.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,118.28/272.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.05

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