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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.76, 411.99 and 120.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.76, 411.99 and 120.59 is: 180.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.76 : 411.99 = 120.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.76/411.99 = 120.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.76x = 411.99 × 120.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.76x = 49,680.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,680.91/274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.82

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