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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.03, 410.42 and 170.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.03, 410.42 and 170.75 is: 255.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.03 : 410.42 = 170.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.03/410.42 = 170.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.03x = 410.42 × 170.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.03x = 70,080.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,080.67/274.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.74

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