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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.92, 412.23 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.92, 412.23 and 112.56 is: 168.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.92 : 412.23 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.92/412.23 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.92x = 412.23 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.92x = 46,400.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,400.61/274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.78

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