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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.69, 408.00 and 167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.69, 408.00 and 167.18 is: 250.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.69 : 408.00 = 167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.69/408.00 = 167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.69x = 408.00 × 167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.69x = 68,207.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,207.94/272.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.13

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