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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.23, 411.35 and 111.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.23, 411.35 and 111.90 is: 167.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.23 : 411.35 = 111.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.23/411.35 = 111.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.23x = 411.35 × 111.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.23x = 46,030.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,030.07/274.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.85

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