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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.73, 412.23 and 172.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.73, 412.23 and 172.13 is: 258.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.73 : 412.23 = 172.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.73/412.23 = 172.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.73x = 412.23 × 172.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.73x = 70,957.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,957.15/274.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.28

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