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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.49, 412.09 and 171.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.49, 412.09 and 171.47 is: 257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.49 : 412.09 = 171.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.49/412.09 = 171.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.49x = 412.09 × 171.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.49x = 70,659.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,659.36/274.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.42

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