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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.88, 412.40 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.88, 412.40 and 112.56 is: 168.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.88 : 412.40 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.88/412.40 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.88x = 412.40 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.88x = 46,419.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,419.74/274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.87

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