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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.96, 376.56 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.96, 376.56 and 168.04 is: 231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.96 : 376.56 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.96/376.56 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.96x = 376.56 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.96x = 63,277.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,277.14/272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.82

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