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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.33, 411.50 and 120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.33, 411.50 and 120.18 is: 180.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.33 : 411.50 = 120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.33/411.50 = 120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.33x = 411.50 × 120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.33x = 49,452.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,452.83/274.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.27

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