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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.82, 412.28 and 112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.82, 412.28 and 112.62 is: 168.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.82 : 412.28 = 112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.82/412.28 = 112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.82x = 412.28 × 112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.82x = 46,430.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,430.97/274.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.95

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