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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.39, 411.38 and 112.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.39, 411.38 and 112.19 is: 168.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.39 : 411.38 = 112.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.39/411.38 = 112.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.39x = 411.38 × 112.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.39x = 46,150.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,150.53/274.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.19

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