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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.30, 411.35 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.30, 411.35 and 117.96 is: 176.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.30 : 411.35 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.30/411.35 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.30x = 411.35 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.30x = 48,522.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,522.85/274.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.90

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