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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.05, 375.60 and 173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.05, 375.60 and 173.94 is: 240.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.05 : 375.60 = 173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.05/375.60 = 173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.05x = 375.60 × 173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.05x = 65,331.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,331.86/272.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.15

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