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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.94, 412.26 and 112.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.94, 412.26 and 112.74 is: 169.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.94 : 412.26 = 112.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.94/412.26 = 112.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.94x = 412.26 × 112.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.94x = 46,475.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,475.57/274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.04

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