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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.82, 412.17 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.82, 412.17 and 120.66 is: 180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.82 : 412.17 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.82/412.17 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.82x = 412.17 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.82x = 49,732.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,732.43/274.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.96

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