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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.87, 376.54 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.87, 376.54 and 162.32 is: 223.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.87 : 376.54 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.87/376.54 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.87x = 376.54 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.87x = 61,119.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,119.97/272.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.99

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