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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.49, 375.87 and 174.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.49, 375.87 and 174.21 is: 240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.49 : 375.87 = 174.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.49/375.87 = 174.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.49x = 375.87 × 174.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.49x = 65,480.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,480.31/272.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.30

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