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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.49, 411.38 and 111.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.49, 411.38 and 111.98 is: 167.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.49 : 411.38 = 111.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.49/411.38 = 111.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.49x = 411.38 × 111.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.49x = 46,067.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,067.22/274.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.83

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