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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.40, 411.06 and 171.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.40, 411.06 and 171.62 is: 257.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.40 : 411.06 = 171.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.40/411.06 = 171.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.40x = 411.06 × 171.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.40x = 70,546.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,546.12/274.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.09

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