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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.81, 376.35 and 167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.81, 376.35 and 167.74 is: 231.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.81 : 376.35 = 167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.81/376.35 = 167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.81x = 376.35 × 167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.81x = 63,127.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,127.51/272.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.39

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