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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.83, 412.20 and 112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.83, 412.20 and 112.47 is: 168.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.83 : 412.20 = 112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.83/412.20 = 112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.83x = 412.20 × 112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.83x = 46,360.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,360.13/274.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.69

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