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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.59, 411.89 and 112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.59, 411.89 and 112.24 is: 168.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.59 : 411.89 = 112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.59/411.89 = 112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.59x = 411.89 × 112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.59x = 46,230.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,230.53/274.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.36

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