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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.86, 376.55 and 162.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.86, 376.55 and 162.43 is: 224.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.86 : 376.55 = 162.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.86/376.55 = 162.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.86x = 376.55 × 162.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.86x = 61,162.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,162.48/272.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.16

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