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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.18, 411.14 and 111.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.18, 411.14 and 111.82 is: 167.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.18 : 411.14 = 111.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.18/411.14 = 111.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.18x = 411.14 × 111.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.18x = 45,973.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,973.67/274.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.68

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