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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.83, 412.02 and 118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.83, 412.02 and 118.59 is: 177.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.83 : 412.02 = 118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.83/412.02 = 118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.83x = 412.02 × 118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.83x = 48,861.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,861.45/274.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.79

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