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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.61, 376.25 and 174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.61, 376.25 and 174.34 is: 240.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.61 : 376.25 = 174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.61/376.25 = 174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.61x = 376.25 × 174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.61x = 65,595.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,595.43/272.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.62

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