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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.55, 411.55 and 120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.55, 411.55 and 120.44 is: 180.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.55 : 411.55 = 120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.55/411.55 = 120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.55x = 411.55 × 120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.55x = 49,567.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,567.81/274.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.55

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