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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.60, 411.30 and 120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.60, 411.30 and 120.32 is: 180.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.60 : 411.30 = 120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.60/411.30 = 120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.60x = 411.30 × 120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.60x = 49,487.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,487.62/274.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.22

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