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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.62, 411.69 and 103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.62, 411.69 and 103.74 is: 155.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.62 : 411.69 = 103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.62/411.69 = 103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.62x = 411.69 × 103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.62x = 42,708.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,708.72/274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.52

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