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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.57, 376.08 and 174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.57, 376.08 and 174.35 is: 240.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.57 : 376.08 = 174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.57/376.08 = 174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.57x = 376.08 × 174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.57x = 65,569.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,569.83/272.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.57

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