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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.03, 410.87 and 111.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.03, 410.87 and 111.51 is: 167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.03 : 410.87 = 111.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.03/410.87 = 111.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.03x = 410.87 × 111.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.03x = 45,816.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,816.39/274.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.20

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