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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.24, 375.89 and 167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.24, 375.89 and 167.47 is: 231.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.24 : 375.89 = 167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.24/375.89 = 167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.24x = 375.89 × 167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.24x = 62,950.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,950.30/272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.23

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