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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.96, 376.74 and 162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.96, 376.74 and 162.50 is: 224.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.96 : 376.74 = 162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.96/376.74 = 162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.96x = 376.74 × 162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.96x = 61,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,220.25/272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.28

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