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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.46, 375.89 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.46, 375.89 and 167.52 is: 231.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.46 : 375.89 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.46/375.89 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.46x = 375.89 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.46x = 62,968.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,968.49/272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.11

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