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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.64, 412.07 and 120.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.64, 412.07 and 120.46 is: 180.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.64 : 412.07 = 120.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.64/412.07 = 120.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.64x = 412.07 × 120.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.64x = 49,635.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,635.93/274.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.73

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