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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.61, 410.96 and 170.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.61, 410.96 and 170.45 is: 255.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.61 : 410.96 = 170.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.61/410.96 = 170.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.61x = 410.96 × 170.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.61x = 70,048.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,048.13/274.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.08

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