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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.17, 375.60 and 167.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.17, 375.60 and 167.22 is: 230.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.17 : 375.60 = 167.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.17/375.60 = 167.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.17x = 375.60 × 167.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.17x = 62,807.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,807.83/272.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.77

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