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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.37, 410.85 and 171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.37, 410.85 and 171.50 is: 256.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.37 : 410.85 = 171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.37/410.85 = 171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.37x = 410.85 × 171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.37x = 70,458.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,458.72/274.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.81

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