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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.94, 376.64 and 168.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.94, 376.64 and 168.02 is: 231.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.94 : 376.64 = 168.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.94/376.64 = 168.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.94x = 376.64 × 168.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.94x = 63,283.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,283.05/272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.86

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