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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.65, 411.96 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.65, 411.96 and 112.44 is: 168.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.65 : 411.96 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.65/411.96 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.65x = 411.96 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.65x = 46,320.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,320.78/274.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.65

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