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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.01, 410.94 and 81.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.01, 410.94 and 81.63 is: 122.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.01 : 410.94 = 81.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.01/410.94 = 81.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.01x = 410.94 × 81.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.01x = 33,545.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,545.03/274.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.42

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