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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.61, 411.92 and 112.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.61, 411.92 and 112.18 is: 168.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.61 : 411.92 = 112.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.61/411.92 = 112.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.61x = 411.92 × 112.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.61x = 46,206.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,206.57/274.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.27

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