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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.86, 412.56 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.86, 412.56 and 120.96 is: 181.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.86 : 412.56 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.86/412.56 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.86x = 412.56 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.86x = 49,903.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,903.26/274.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.56

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