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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.16, 411.26 and 111.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.16, 411.26 and 111.93 is: 167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.16 : 411.26 = 111.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.16/411.26 = 111.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.16x = 411.26 × 111.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.16x = 46,031.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,031.77/274.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.90

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