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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.16, 411.24 and 111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.16, 411.24 and 111.84 is: 167.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.16 : 411.24 = 111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.16/411.24 = 111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.16x = 411.24 × 111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.16x = 45,993.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,993.08/274.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.76

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