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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.28, 411.39 and 109.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.28, 411.39 and 109.78 is: 164.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.28 : 411.39 = 109.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.28/411.39 = 109.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.28x = 411.39 × 109.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.28x = 45,161.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,161.37/274.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.66

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