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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.10, 411.16 and 171.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.10, 411.16 and 171.05 is: 256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.10 : 411.16 = 171.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.10/411.16 = 171.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.10x = 411.16 × 171.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.10x = 70,329.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,329.52/274.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.59

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