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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.22, 411.72 and 171.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.22, 411.72 and 171.21 is: 257.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.22 : 411.72 = 171.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.22/411.72 = 171.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.22x = 411.72 × 171.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.22x = 70,490.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,490.58/274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.06

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