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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.93, 376.63 and 162.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.93, 376.63 and 162.41 is: 224.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.93 : 376.63 = 162.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.93/376.63 = 162.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.93x = 376.63 × 162.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.93x = 61,168.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,168.48/272.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.12

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