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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.91, 376.65 and 174.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.91, 376.65 and 174.63 is: 241.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.91 : 376.65 = 174.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.91/376.65 = 174.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.91x = 376.65 × 174.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.91x = 65,774.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,774.39/272.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.01

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