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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.01, 411.48 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.01, 411.48 and 171.54 is: 257.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.01 : 411.48 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.01/411.48 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.01x = 411.48 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.01x = 70,585.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,585.28/274.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.61

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