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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.22, 411.45 and 111.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.22, 411.45 and 111.87 is: 167.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.22 : 411.45 = 111.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.22/411.45 = 111.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.22x = 411.45 × 111.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.22x = 46,028.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,028.49/274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.85

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