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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.73, 411.74 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.73, 411.74 and 112.22 is: 168.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.73 : 411.74 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.73/411.74 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.73x = 411.74 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.73x = 46,202.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,202.84/274.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.18

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