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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.71, 412.17 and 112.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.71, 412.17 and 112.41 is: 168.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.71 : 412.17 = 112.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.71/412.17 = 112.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.71x = 412.17 × 112.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.71x = 46,332.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,332.03/274.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.66

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