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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.52, 411.95 and 109.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.52, 411.95 and 109.96 is: 165.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.52 : 411.95 = 109.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.52/411.95 = 109.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.52x = 411.95 × 109.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.52x = 45,295.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,295.96/274.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.00

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