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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.81, 376.49 and 162.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.81, 376.49 and 162.31 is: 224.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.81 : 376.49 = 162.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.81/376.49 = 162.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.81x = 376.49 × 162.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.81x = 61,108.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,108.09/272.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.00

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