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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.79, 376.29 and 174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.79, 376.29 and 174.33 is: 240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.79 : 376.29 = 174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.79/376.29 = 174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.79x = 376.29 × 174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.79x = 65,598.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,598.64/272.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.47

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