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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.34, 375.83 and 174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.34, 375.83 and 174.20 is: 240.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.34 : 375.83 = 174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.34/375.83 = 174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.34x = 375.83 × 174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.34x = 65,469.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,469.59/272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.40

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