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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.82, 412.17 and 101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.82, 412.17 and 101.46 is: 152.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.82 : 412.17 = 101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.82/412.17 = 101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.82x = 412.17 × 101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.82x = 41,818.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,818.77/274.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.17

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