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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.48, 411.48 and 120.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.48, 411.48 and 120.51 is: 180.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.48 : 411.48 = 120.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.48/411.48 = 120.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.48x = 411.48 × 120.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.48x = 49,587.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,587.45/274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.66

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