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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.50, 412.04 and 112.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.50, 412.04 and 112.29 is: 168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.50 : 412.04 = 112.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.50/412.04 = 112.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.50x = 412.04 × 112.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.50x = 46,267.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,267.97/274.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.55

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