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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.60, 411.60 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.60, 411.60 and 120.48 is: 180.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.60 : 411.60 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.60/411.60 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.60x = 411.60 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.60x = 49,589.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,589.57/274.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.59

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