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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.02, 410.79 and 111.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.02, 410.79 and 111.59 is: 167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.02 : 410.79 = 111.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.02/410.79 = 111.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.02x = 410.79 × 111.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.02x = 45,841.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,841.64/274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.30

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