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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.89, 376.52 and 162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.89, 376.52 and 162.40 is: 224.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.89 : 376.52 = 162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.89/376.52 = 162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.89x = 376.52 × 162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.89x = 61,146.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,146.85/272.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.07

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