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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.67, 411.70 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.67, 411.70 and 112.22 is: 168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.67 : 411.70 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.67/411.70 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.67x = 411.70 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.67x = 46,200.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,200.97/274.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.21

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