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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.01, 411.03 and 111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.01, 411.03 and 111.65 is: 167.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.01 : 411.03 = 111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.01/411.03 = 111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.01x = 411.03 × 111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.01x = 45,889.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,889.44/274.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.48

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