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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.24, 411.18 and 111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.24, 411.18 and 111.88 is: 167.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.24 : 411.18 = 111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.24/411.18 = 111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.24x = 411.18 × 111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.24x = 46,002.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,002.82/274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.75

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