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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.43, 375.86 and 167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.43, 375.86 and 167.47 is: 231.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.43 : 375.86 = 167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.43/375.86 = 167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.43x = 375.86 × 167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.43x = 62,944.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,944.75/272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.05

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