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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.26, 375.74 and 167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.26, 375.74 and 167.36 is: 230.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.26 : 375.74 = 167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.26/375.74 = 167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.26x = 375.74 × 167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.26x = 62,883.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,883.85/272.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.97

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