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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.62, 411.78 and 120.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.62, 411.78 and 120.51 is: 180.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.62 : 411.78 = 120.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.62/411.78 = 120.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.62x = 411.78 × 120.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.62x = 49,623.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,623.61/274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.70

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