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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.64, 376.16 and 174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.64, 376.16 and 174.36 is: 240.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.64 : 376.16 = 174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.64/376.16 = 174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.64x = 376.16 × 174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.64x = 65,587.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,587.26/272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.56

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