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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.62, 411.86 and 112.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.62, 411.86 and 112.27 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.62 : 411.86 = 112.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.62/411.86 = 112.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.62x = 411.86 × 112.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.62x = 46,239.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,239.69/274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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