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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.97, 376.72 and 162.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.97, 376.72 and 162.45 is: 224.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.97 : 376.72 = 162.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.97/376.72 = 162.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.97x = 376.72 × 162.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.97x = 61,197.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,197.76/272.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.19

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