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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.45, 411.57 and 112.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.45, 411.57 and 112.09 is: 168.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.45 : 411.57 = 112.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.45/411.57 = 112.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.45x = 411.57 × 112.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.45x = 46,132.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,132.88/274.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.09

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