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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.96, 376.70 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.96, 376.70 and 156.52 is: 216.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.96 : 376.70 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.96/376.70 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.96x = 376.70 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.96x = 58,961.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,961.08/272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.01

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