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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.19, 375.71 and 174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.19, 375.71 and 174.08 is: 240.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.19 : 375.71 = 174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.19/375.71 = 174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.19x = 375.71 × 174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.19x = 65,400.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,400.85/272.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.28

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