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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.06, 375.28 and 168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.06, 375.28 and 168.38 is: 232.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.06 : 375.28 = 168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.06/375.28 = 168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.06x = 375.28 × 168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.06x = 63,189.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,189.65/272.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.26

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