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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.34, 411.60 and 171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.34, 411.60 and 171.50 is: 257.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.34 : 411.60 = 171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.34/411.60 = 171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.34x = 411.60 × 171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.34x = 70,589.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,589.83/274.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.31

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