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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.80, 376.37 and 167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.80, 376.37 and 167.84 is: 231.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.80 : 376.37 = 167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.80/376.37 = 167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.80x = 376.37 × 167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.80x = 63,168.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,168.48/272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.56

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