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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.02, 411.19 and 111.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.02, 411.19 and 111.71 is: 167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.02 : 411.19 = 111.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.02/411.19 = 111.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.02x = 411.19 × 111.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.02x = 45,931.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,931.70/274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.62

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