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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.74, 411.21 and 171.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.74, 411.21 and 171.78 is: 257.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.74 : 411.21 = 171.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.74/411.21 = 171.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.74x = 411.21 × 171.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.74x = 70,637.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,637.65/274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.11

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