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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.84, 376.45 and 174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.84, 376.45 and 174.62 is: 240.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.84 : 376.45 = 174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.84/376.45 = 174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.84x = 376.45 × 174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.84x = 65,736.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,736.20/272.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.94

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