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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.31, 410.54 and 171.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.31, 410.54 and 171.23 is: 256.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.31 : 410.54 = 171.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.31/410.54 = 171.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.31x = 410.54 × 171.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.31x = 70,296.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,296.76/274.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.27

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