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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.30, 375.62 and 167.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.30, 375.62 and 167.31 is: 230.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.30 : 375.62 = 167.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.30/375.62 = 167.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.30x = 375.62 × 167.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.30x = 62,844.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,844.15/272.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.79

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