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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.70, 411.91 and 120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.70, 411.91 and 120.76 is: 181.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.70 : 411.91 = 120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.70/411.91 = 120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.70x = 411.91 × 120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.70x = 49,742.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,742.25/274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.08

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