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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.47, 376.10 and 174.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.47, 376.10 and 174.49 is: 240.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.47 : 376.10 = 174.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.47/376.10 = 174.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.47x = 376.10 × 174.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.47x = 65,625.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,625.69/272.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.85

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