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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.19, 375.54 and 167.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.19, 375.54 and 167.29 is: 230.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.19 : 375.54 = 167.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.19/375.54 = 167.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.19x = 375.54 × 167.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.19x = 62,823.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,823.58/272.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.81

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