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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.33, 411.45 and 111.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.33, 411.45 and 111.97 is: 167.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.33 : 411.45 = 111.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.33/411.45 = 111.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.33x = 411.45 × 111.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.33x = 46,070.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,070.06/274.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.94

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