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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.74, 376.57 and 174.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.74, 376.57 and 174.63 is: 241.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.74 : 376.57 = 174.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.74/376.57 = 174.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.74x = 376.57 × 174.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.74x = 65,759.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,759.55/272.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.11

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