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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.46, 411.79 and 171.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.46, 411.79 and 171.63 is: 257.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.46 : 411.79 = 171.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.46/411.79 = 171.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.46x = 411.79 × 171.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.46x = 70,674.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,674.19/274.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.50

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