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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.42, 411.55 and 120.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.42, 411.55 and 120.31 is: 180.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.42 : 411.55 = 120.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.42/411.55 = 120.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.42x = 411.55 × 120.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.42x = 49,512.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,512.25/274.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.43

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