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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.70, 411.90 and 112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.70, 411.90 and 112.20 is: 168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.70 : 411.90 = 112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.70/411.90 = 112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.70x = 411.90 × 112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.70x = 46,215.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,215.18/274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.24

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