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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.46, 411.69 and 112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.46, 411.69 and 112.12 is: 168.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.46 : 411.69 = 112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.46/411.69 = 112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.46x = 411.69 × 112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.46x = 46,156.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,156.62/274.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.17

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