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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.00, 410.23 and 171.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.00, 410.23 and 171.03 is: 256.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.00 : 410.23 = 171.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.00/410.23 = 171.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.00x = 410.23 × 171.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.00x = 70,161.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,161.08/274.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.06

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