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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.43, 375.57 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.43, 375.57 and 174 is: 239.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.43 : 375.57 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.43/375.57 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.43x = 375.57 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.43x = 65,349.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,349.18/272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.88

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