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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.82, 412.13 and 120.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.82, 412.13 and 120.67 is: 180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.82 : 412.13 = 120.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.82/412.13 = 120.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.82x = 412.13 × 120.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.82x = 49,730.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,730.55/274.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.96

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