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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.01, 407.81 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.01, 407.81 and 174.54 is: 261.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.01 : 407.81 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.01/407.81 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.01x = 407.81 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.01x = 71,178.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,178.28/272.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.68

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