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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.72, 412.02 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.72, 412.02 and 120.54 is: 180.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.72 : 412.02 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.72/412.02 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.72x = 412.02 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.72x = 49,664.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,664.89/274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.78

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