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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.50, 411.75 and 112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.50, 411.75 and 112.23 is: 168.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.50 : 411.75 = 112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.50/411.75 = 112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.50x = 411.75 × 112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.50x = 46,210.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,210.70/274.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.35

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