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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.03, 407.74 and 174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.03, 407.74 and 174.22 is: 261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.03 : 407.74 = 174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.03/407.74 = 174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.03x = 407.74 × 174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.03x = 71,036.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,036.46/272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.13

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