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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.96, 376.61 and 174.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.96, 376.61 and 174.81 is: 241.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.96 : 376.61 = 174.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.96/376.61 = 174.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.96x = 376.61 × 174.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.96x = 65,834.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,834.32/272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.19

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