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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.74, 412.05 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.74, 412.05 and 118.50 is: 177.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.74 : 412.05 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.74/412.05 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.74x = 412.05 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.74x = 48,827.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,827.93/274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.72

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