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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.92, 376.55 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.92, 376.55 and 174.66 is: 240.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.92 : 376.55 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.92/376.55 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.92x = 376.55 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.92x = 65,766.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,766.59/272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.97

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