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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.74, 412.10 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.74, 412.10 and 120.54 is: 180.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.74 : 412.10 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.74/412.10 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.74x = 412.10 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.74x = 49,674.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,674.53/274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.81

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