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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.09, 375.45 and 167.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.09, 375.45 and 167.13 is: 230.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.09 : 375.45 = 167.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.09/375.45 = 167.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.09x = 375.45 × 167.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.09x = 62,748.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,748.96/272.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.62

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