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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.20, 411.42 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.20, 411.42 and 111.92 is: 167.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.20 : 411.42 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.20/411.42 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.20x = 411.42 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.20x = 46,046.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,046.13/274.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.93

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