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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.73, 412.20 and 112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.73, 412.20 and 112.55 is: 168.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.73 : 412.20 = 112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.73/412.20 = 112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.73x = 412.20 × 112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.73x = 46,393.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,393.11/274.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.87

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