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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.94, 412.23 and 112.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.94, 412.23 and 112.58 is: 168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.94 : 412.23 = 112.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.94/412.23 = 112.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.94x = 412.23 × 112.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.94x = 46,408.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,408.85/274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.80

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