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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.72, 412.10 and 171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.72, 412.10 and 171.84 is: 257.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.72 : 412.10 = 171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.72/412.10 = 171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.72x = 412.10 × 171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.72x = 70,815.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,815.26/274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.77

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