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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.34, 375.94 and 174.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.34, 375.94 and 174.07 is: 240.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.34 : 375.94 = 174.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.34/375.94 = 174.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.34x = 375.94 × 174.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.34x = 65,439.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,439.88/272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.29

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