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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.84, 412.26 and 112.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.84, 412.26 and 112.49 is: 168.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.84 : 412.26 = 112.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.84/412.26 = 112.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.84x = 412.26 × 112.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.84x = 46,374.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,374.56/274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.74

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