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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.66, 376.23 and 174.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.66, 376.23 and 174.50 is: 240.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.66 : 376.23 = 174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.66/376.23 = 174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.66x = 376.23 × 174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.66x = 65,652.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,652.14/272.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.78

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