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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.35, 411.17 and 111.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.35, 411.17 and 111.85 is: 167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.35 : 411.17 = 111.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.35/411.17 = 111.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.35x = 411.17 × 111.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.35x = 45,987.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,987.78/274.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.62

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