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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.44, 411.73 and 112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.44, 411.73 and 112.08 is: 168.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.44 : 411.73 = 112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.44/411.73 = 112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.44x = 411.73 × 112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.44x = 46,148.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,148.59/274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.16

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