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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.84, 412.28 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.84, 412.28 and 112.56 is: 168.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.84 : 412.28 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.84/412.28 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.84x = 412.28 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.84x = 46,406.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,406.24/274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.85

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