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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.68, 376.14 and 174.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.68, 376.14 and 174.28 is: 240.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.68 : 376.14 = 174.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.68/376.14 = 174.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.68x = 376.14 × 174.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.68x = 65,553.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,553.68/272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.41

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