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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.90, 376.74 and 168.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.90, 376.74 and 168.02 is: 231.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.90 : 376.74 = 168.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.90/376.74 = 168.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.90x = 376.74 × 168.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.90x = 63,297.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,297.97/272.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.95

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