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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.58, 411.72 and 101.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.58, 411.72 and 101.24 is: 151.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.58 : 411.72 = 101.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.58/411.72 = 101.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.58x = 411.72 × 101.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.58x = 41,682.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,682.53/274.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.80

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