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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.93, 376.67 and 168.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.93, 376.67 and 168.05 is: 231.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.93 : 376.67 = 168.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.93/376.67 = 168.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.93x = 376.67 × 168.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.93x = 63,300.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,300.76/272.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.93

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