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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.40, 376.01 and 167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.40, 376.01 and 167.50 is: 231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.40 : 376.01 = 167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.40/376.01 = 167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.40x = 376.01 × 167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.40x = 62,981.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,981.94/272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.21

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