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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.25, 411.17 and 120.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.25, 411.17 and 120.26 is: 180.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.25 : 411.17 = 120.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.25/411.17 = 120.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.25x = 411.17 × 120.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.25x = 49,447.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,447.73/274.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.30

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