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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.27, 411.19 and 111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.27, 411.19 and 111.94 is: 167.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.27 : 411.19 = 111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.27/411.19 = 111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.27x = 411.19 × 111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.27x = 46,028.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,028.61/274.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.82

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