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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.32, 411.45 and 171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.32, 411.45 and 171.40 is: 257.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.32 : 411.45 = 171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.32/411.45 = 171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.32x = 411.45 × 171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.32x = 70,522.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,522.53/274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.08

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