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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.22, 411.41 and 120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.22, 411.41 and 120.08 is: 180.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.22 : 411.41 = 120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.22/411.41 = 120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.22x = 411.41 × 120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.22x = 49,403.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,403.44/274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.16

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