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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.98, 376.80 and 162.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.98, 376.80 and 162.42 is: 224.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.98 : 376.80 = 162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.98/376.80 = 162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.98x = 376.80 × 162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.98x = 61,199.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,199.86/272.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.19

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