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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.23, 411.03 and 111.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.23, 411.03 and 111.74 is: 167.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.23 : 411.03 = 111.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.23/411.03 = 111.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.23x = 411.03 × 111.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.23x = 45,926.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,926.44/274.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.47

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