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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.86, 411.60 and 172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.86, 411.60 and 172 is: 257.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.86 : 411.60 = 172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.86/411.60 = 172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.86x = 411.60 × 172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.86x = 70,795.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,795.20/274.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.57

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