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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.89, 412.34 and 112.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.89, 412.34 and 112.53 is: 168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.89 : 412.34 = 112.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.89/412.34 = 112.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.89x = 412.34 × 112.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.89x = 46,400.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,400.06/274.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.80

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