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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.72, 412.08 and 110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.72, 412.08 and 110.20 is: 165.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.72 : 412.08 = 110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.72/412.08 = 110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.72x = 412.08 × 110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.72x = 45,411.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,411.22/274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.30

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