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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.96, 412.02 and 118.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.96, 412.02 and 118.68 is: 177.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.96 : 412.02 = 118.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.96/412.02 = 118.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.96x = 412.02 × 118.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.96x = 48,898.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,898.53/274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.84

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