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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.73, 376.30 and 167.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.73, 376.30 and 167.86 is: 231.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.73 : 376.30 = 167.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.73/376.30 = 167.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.73x = 376.30 × 167.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.73x = 63,165.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,165.72/272.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.61

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