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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.22, 410.42 and 171.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.22, 410.42 and 171.30 is: 256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.22 : 410.42 = 171.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.22/410.42 = 171.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.22x = 410.42 × 171.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.22x = 70,304.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,304.95/274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.38

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