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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.76, 412.03 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.76, 412.03 and 118.56 is: 177.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.76 : 412.03 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.76/412.03 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.76x = 412.03 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.76x = 48,849.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,849.98/274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.79

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