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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.79, 376.37 and 167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.79, 376.37 and 167.82 is: 231.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.79 : 376.37 = 167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.79/376.37 = 167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.79x = 376.37 × 167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.79x = 63,162.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,162.41/272.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.54

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