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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.70, 412.01 and 120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.70, 412.01 and 120.62 is: 180.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.70 : 412.01 = 120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.70/412.01 = 120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.70x = 412.01 × 120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.70x = 49,693.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,693.98/274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.91

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