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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.17, 411.35 and 171.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.17, 411.35 and 171.53 is: 257.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.17 : 411.35 = 171.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.17/411.35 = 171.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.17x = 411.35 × 171.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.17x = 70,555.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,555.95/274.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.34

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