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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.44, 411.51 and 111.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.44, 411.51 and 111.93 is: 167.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.44 : 411.51 = 111.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.44/411.51 = 111.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.44x = 411.51 × 111.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.44x = 46,060.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,060.31/274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.83

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