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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.80, 412.31 and 112.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.80, 412.31 and 112.45 is: 168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.80 : 412.31 = 112.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.80/412.31 = 112.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.80x = 412.31 × 112.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.80x = 46,364.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,364.26/274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.72

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