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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.85, 376.44 and 174.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.85, 376.44 and 174.67 is: 240.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.85 : 376.44 = 174.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.85/376.44 = 174.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.85x = 376.44 × 174.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.85x = 65,750.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,750.89/272.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.98

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