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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.66, 376.26 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.66, 376.26 and 174.48 is: 240.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.66 : 376.26 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.66/376.26 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.66x = 376.26 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.66x = 65,649.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,649.84/272.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.78

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