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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.43, 375.66 and 174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.43, 375.66 and 174.15 is: 240.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.43 : 375.66 = 174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.43/375.66 = 174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.43x = 375.66 × 174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.43x = 65,421.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,421.19/272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.14

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