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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.59, 412.02 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.59, 412.02 and 171.92 is: 257.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.59 : 412.02 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.59/412.02 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.59x = 412.02 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.59x = 70,835.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,835.51/274.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.97

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