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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.36, 411.20 and 111.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.36, 411.20 and 111.95 is: 167.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.36 : 411.20 = 111.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.36/411.20 = 111.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.36x = 411.20 × 111.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.36x = 46,033.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,033.28/274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.79

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