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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.37, 375.64 and 168.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.37, 375.64 and 168.69 is: 232.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.37 : 375.64 = 168.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.37/375.64 = 168.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.37x = 375.64 × 168.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.37x = 63,366.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,366.71/272.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.65

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