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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.44, 375.68 and 174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.44, 375.68 and 174.20 is: 240.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.44 : 375.68 = 174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.44/375.68 = 174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.44x = 375.68 × 174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.44x = 65,443.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,443.46/272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.21

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