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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.67, 412.17 and 110.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.67, 412.17 and 110.11 is: 165.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.67 : 412.17 = 110.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.67/412.17 = 110.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.67x = 412.17 × 110.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.67x = 45,384.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,384.04/274.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.23

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