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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.44, 375.88 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.44, 375.88 and 174.16 is: 240.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.44 : 375.88 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.44/375.88 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.44x = 375.88 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.44x = 65,463.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,463.26/272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.29

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