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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.20, 411.16 and 81.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.20, 411.16 and 81.80 is: 122.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.20 : 411.16 = 81.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.20/411.16 = 81.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.20x = 411.16 × 81.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.20x = 33,632.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,632.89/274.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.66

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