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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.64, 412 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.64, 412 and 112.22 is: 168.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.64 : 412 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.64/412 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.64x = 412 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.64x = 46,234.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,234.64/274.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.35

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