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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.38, 375.74 and 174.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.38, 375.74 and 174.03 is: 240.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.38 : 375.74 = 174.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.38/375.74 = 174.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.38x = 375.74 × 174.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.38x = 65,387.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,387.28/272.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.06

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