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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.83, 412.30 and 112.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.83, 412.30 and 112.51 is: 168.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.83 : 412.30 = 112.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.83/412.30 = 112.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.83x = 412.30 × 112.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.83x = 46,387.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,387.31/274.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.79

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