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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.94, 412.41 and 112.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.94, 412.41 and 112.51 is: 168.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.94 : 412.41 = 112.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.94/412.41 = 112.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.94x = 412.41 × 112.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.94x = 46,399.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,399.69/274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.76

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