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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.17, 411.18 and 171.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.17, 411.18 and 171.07 is: 256.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.17 : 411.18 = 171.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.17/411.18 = 171.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.17x = 411.18 × 171.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.17x = 70,340.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,340.56/274.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.56

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