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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.73, 376.23 and 174.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.73, 376.23 and 174.45 is: 240.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.73 : 376.23 = 174.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.73/376.23 = 174.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.73x = 376.23 × 174.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.73x = 65,633.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,633.32/272.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.65

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