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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.33, 411.49 and 111.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.33, 411.49 and 111.91 is: 167.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.33 : 411.49 = 111.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.33/411.49 = 111.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.33x = 411.49 × 111.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.33x = 46,049.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,049.85/274.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.86

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