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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.18, 375.62 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.18, 375.62 and 174.11 is: 240.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.18 : 375.62 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.18/375.62 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.18x = 375.62 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.18x = 65,396.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,396.45/272.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.27

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