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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.28, 375.78 and 167.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.28, 375.78 and 167.39 is: 231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.28 : 375.78 = 167.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.28/375.78 = 167.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.28x = 375.78 × 167.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.28x = 62,899.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,899.94/272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.01

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