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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.78, 376.36 and 174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.78, 376.36 and 174.36 is: 240.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.78 : 376.36 = 174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.78/376.36 = 174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.78x = 376.36 × 174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.78x = 65,622.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,622.13/272.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.57

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