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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.66, 412.29 and 112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.66, 412.29 and 112.46 is: 168.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.66 : 412.29 = 112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.66/412.29 = 112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.66x = 412.29 × 112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.66x = 46,364.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,364.07/274.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.81

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