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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.49, 376.02 and 174.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.49, 376.02 and 174.27 is: 240.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.49 : 376.02 = 174.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.49/376.02 = 174.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.49x = 376.02 × 174.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.49x = 65,529.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,529.01/272.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.48

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