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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.89, 376.59 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.89, 376.59 and 174.52 is: 240.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.89 : 376.59 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.89/376.59 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.89x = 376.59 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.89x = 65,722.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,722.49/272.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.84

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