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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.64, 411.68 and 120.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.64, 411.68 and 120.43 is: 180.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.64 : 411.68 = 120.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.64/411.68 = 120.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.64x = 411.68 × 120.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.64x = 49,578.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,578.02/274.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.52

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