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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.58, 376.02 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.58, 376.02 and 174.16 is: 240.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.58 : 376.02 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.58/376.02 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.58x = 376.02 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.58x = 65,487.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,487.64/272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.25

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