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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.34, 375.88 and 167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.34, 375.88 and 167.50 is: 231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.34 : 375.88 = 167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.34/375.88 = 167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.34x = 375.88 × 167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.34x = 62,959.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,959.90/272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.18

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