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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.42, 376.03 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.42, 376.03 and 166.12 is: 229.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.42 : 376.03 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.42/376.03 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.42x = 376.03 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.42x = 62,464.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,464.44/272.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.29

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