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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.17, 410.16 and 254.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.17, 410.16 and 254.73 is: 381.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.17 : 410.16 = 254.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.17/410.16 = 254.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.17x = 410.16 × 254.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.17x = 104,480.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,480.06/274.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.08

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