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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.74, 411.99 and 112.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.74, 411.99 and 112.38 is: 168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.74 : 411.99 = 112.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.74/411.99 = 112.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.74x = 411.99 × 112.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.74x = 46,299.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,299.44/274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.52

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