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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.41, 412.32 and 171.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.41, 412.32 and 171.74 is: 258.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.41 : 412.32 = 171.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.41/412.32 = 171.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.41x = 412.32 × 171.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.41x = 70,808.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,808.92/274.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.05

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