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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.36, 375.80 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.36, 375.80 and 174 is: 240.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.36 : 375.80 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.36/375.80 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.36x = 375.80 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.36x = 65,389.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,389.20/272.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.08

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