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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.38, 375.73 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.38, 375.73 and 167.52 is: 231.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.38 : 375.73 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.38/375.73 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.38x = 375.73 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.38x = 62,939.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,939.57/272.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.08

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