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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.07, 375.40 and 167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.07, 375.40 and 167.18 is: 230.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.07 : 375.40 = 167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.07/375.40 = 167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.07x = 375.40 × 167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.07x = 62,757.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,757.70/272.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.67

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