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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.42, 411.64 and 109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.42, 411.64 and 109.90 is: 164.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.42 : 411.64 = 109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.42/411.64 = 109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.42x = 411.64 × 109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.42x = 45,239.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,239.24/274.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.85

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