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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.90, 412.46 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.90, 412.46 and 172.44 is: 258.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.90 : 412.46 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.90/412.46 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.90x = 412.46 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.90x = 71,124.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,124.60/274.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.73

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