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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.69, 375.78 and 174.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.69, 375.78 and 174.27 is: 240.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.69 : 375.78 = 174.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.69/375.78 = 174.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.69x = 375.78 × 174.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.69x = 65,488.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,488.56/272.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.16

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