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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.71, 411.66 and 172.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.71, 411.66 and 172.11 is: 257.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.71 : 411.66 = 172.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.71/411.66 = 172.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.71x = 411.66 × 172.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.71x = 70,850.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,850.80/274.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.91

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