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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.83, 376.61 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.83, 376.61 and 167.94 is: 231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.83 : 376.61 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.83/376.61 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.83x = 376.61 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.83x = 63,247.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,247.88/272.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.82

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