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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.78, 376.40 and 167.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.78, 376.40 and 167.99 is: 231.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.78 : 376.40 = 167.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.78/376.40 = 167.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.78x = 376.40 × 167.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.78x = 63,231.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,231.15/272.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.80

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