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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.63, 412.01 and 110.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.63, 412.01 and 110.15 is: 165.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.63 : 412.01 = 110.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.63/412.01 = 110.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.63x = 412.01 × 110.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.63x = 45,381.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,381.32/274.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.25

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