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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.11, 407.22 and 167.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.11, 407.22 and 167.95 is: 251.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.11 : 407.22 = 167.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.11/407.22 = 167.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.11x = 407.22 × 167.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.11x = 68,389.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,389.72/272.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.34

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