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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.73, 411.86 and 112.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.73, 411.86 and 112.37 is: 168.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.73 : 411.86 = 112.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.73/411.86 = 112.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.73x = 411.86 × 112.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.73x = 46,278.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,278.93/274.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.46

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