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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.69, 376.39 and 166.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.69, 376.39 and 166.39 is: 229.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.69 : 376.39 = 166.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.69/376.39 = 166.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.69x = 376.39 × 166.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.69x = 62,625.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,625.65/272.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.66

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