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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.46, 376.08 and 174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.46, 376.08 and 174.24 is: 240.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.46 : 376.08 = 174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.46/376.08 = 174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.46x = 376.08 × 174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.46x = 65,528.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,528.18/272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.51

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