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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.96, 412.60 and 110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.96, 412.60 and 110.40 is: 165.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.96 : 412.60 = 110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.96/412.60 = 110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.96x = 412.60 × 110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.96x = 45,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,551.04/274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.66

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