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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.42, 411.78 and 112.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.42, 411.78 and 112.06 is: 168.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.42 : 411.78 = 112.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.42/411.78 = 112.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.42x = 411.78 × 112.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.42x = 46,144.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,144.07/274.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.15

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