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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.51, 375.90 and 174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.51, 375.90 and 174.15 is: 240.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.51 : 375.90 = 174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.51/375.90 = 174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.51x = 375.90 × 174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.51x = 65,462.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,462.99/272.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.23

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