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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.80, 412.36 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.80, 412.36 and 120.72 is: 181.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.80 : 412.36 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.80/412.36 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.80x = 412.36 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.80x = 49,780.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,780.10/274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.15

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