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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.83, 411.93 and 112.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.83, 411.93 and 112.31 is: 168.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.83 : 411.93 = 112.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.83/411.93 = 112.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.83x = 411.93 × 112.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.83x = 46,263.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,263.86/274.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.34

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