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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.09, 411.11 and 111.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.09, 411.11 and 111.77 is: 167.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.09 : 411.11 = 111.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.09/411.11 = 111.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.09x = 411.11 × 111.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.09x = 45,947.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,947.99/274.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.64

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