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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272, 375.38 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272, 375.38 and 168.52 is: 232.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272 : 375.38 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272/375.38 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272x = 375.38 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272x = 63,259.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,259.04/272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.57

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