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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.39, 376.02 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.39, 376.02 and 174.29 is: 240.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.39 : 376.02 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.39/376.02 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.39x = 376.02 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.39x = 65,534.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,534.65/272.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.60

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