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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.38, 410.53 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.38, 410.53 and 171.18 is: 256.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.38 : 410.53 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.38/410.53 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.38x = 410.53 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.38x = 70,274.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,274.53/274.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.12

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