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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.61, 412.36 and 172.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.61, 412.36 and 172.55 is: 259.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.61 : 412.36 = 172.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.61/412.36 = 172.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.61x = 412.36 × 172.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.61x = 71,153.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,153.32/274.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.10

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