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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.07, 410.70 and 119.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.07, 410.70 and 119.86 is: 179.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.07 : 410.70 = 119.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.07/410.70 = 119.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.07x = 410.70 × 119.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.07x = 49,224.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,224.45/274.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.61

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