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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.35, 375.87 and 167.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.35, 375.87 and 167.49 is: 231.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.35 : 375.87 = 167.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.35/375.87 = 167.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.35x = 375.87 × 167.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.35x = 62,954.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,954.47/272.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.15

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