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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.38, 375.64 and 168.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.38, 375.64 and 168.70 is: 232.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.38 : 375.64 = 168.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.38/375.64 = 168.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.38x = 375.64 × 168.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.38x = 63,370.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,370.47/272.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.65

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