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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.84, 376.44 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.84, 376.44 and 162.32 is: 223.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.84 : 376.44 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.84/376.44 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.84x = 376.44 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.84x = 61,103.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,103.74/272.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.95

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