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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.76, 412.25 and 112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.76, 412.25 and 112.46 is: 168.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.76 : 412.25 = 112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.76/412.25 = 112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.76x = 412.25 × 112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.76x = 46,361.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,361.64/274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.74

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