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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.60, 376 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.60, 376 and 174.48 is: 240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.60 : 376 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.60/376 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.60x = 376 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.60x = 65,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,604.48/272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.66

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