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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.10, 411.14 and 170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.10, 411.14 and 170.22 is: 255.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.10 : 411.14 = 170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.10/411.14 = 170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.10x = 411.14 × 170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.10x = 69,984.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,984.25/274.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.32

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