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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.74, 376.27 and 167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.74, 376.27 and 167.74 is: 231.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.74 : 376.27 = 167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.74/376.27 = 167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.74x = 376.27 × 167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.74x = 63,115.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,115.53/272.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.41

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