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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.57, 411.89 and 112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.57, 411.89 and 112.23 is: 168.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.57 : 411.89 = 112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.57/411.89 = 112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.57x = 411.89 × 112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.57x = 46,225.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,225.85/274.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.36

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