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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.59, 411.28 and 111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.59, 411.28 and 111.78 is: 167.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.59 : 411.28 = 111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.59/411.28 = 111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.59x = 411.28 × 111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.59x = 45,972.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,972.60/274.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.42

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