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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.24, 414.12 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.24, 414.12 and 162 is: 242.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.24 : 414.12 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.24/414.12 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.24x = 414.12 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.24x = 67,087.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,087.44/276.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.86

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