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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.07, 411.24 and 120.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.07, 411.24 and 120.03 is: 180.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.07 : 411.24 = 120.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.07/411.24 = 120.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.07x = 411.24 × 120.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.07x = 49,361.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,361.14/274.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.11

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