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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.49, 376.24 and 167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.49, 376.24 and 167.72 is: 231.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.49 : 376.24 = 167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.49/376.24 = 167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.49x = 376.24 × 167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.49x = 63,103.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,103.10/272.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.58

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