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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.85, 412.01 and 110.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.85, 412.01 and 110.27 is: 165.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.85 : 412.01 = 110.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.85/412.01 = 110.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.85x = 412.01 × 110.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.85x = 45,432.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,432.34/274.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.30

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