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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.61, 376.16 and 167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.61, 376.16 and 167.72 is: 231.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.61 : 376.16 = 167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.61/376.16 = 167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.61x = 376.16 × 167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.61x = 63,087.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,087.78/272.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.42

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