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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.11, 410.28 and 171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.11, 410.28 and 171.48 is: 256.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.11 : 410.28 = 171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.11/410.28 = 171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.11x = 410.28 × 171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.11x = 70,354.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,354.81/274.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.67

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