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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.48, 376.22 and 167.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.48, 376.22 and 167.71 is: 231.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.48 : 376.22 = 167.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.48/376.22 = 167.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.48x = 376.22 × 167.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.48x = 63,094.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,094.08/272.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.56

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