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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.91, 376.44 and 162.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.91, 376.44 and 162.31 is: 223.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.91 : 376.44 = 162.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.91/376.44 = 162.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.91x = 376.44 × 162.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.91x = 61,099.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,099.04/272.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.88

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