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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.76, 412.23 and 112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.76, 412.23 and 112.52 is: 168.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.76 : 412.23 = 112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.76/412.23 = 112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.76x = 412.23 × 112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.76x = 46,384.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,384.12/274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.82

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