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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.96, 412.27 and 110.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.96, 412.27 and 110.45 is: 165.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.96 : 412.27 = 110.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.96/412.27 = 110.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.96x = 412.27 × 110.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.96x = 45,535.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,535.98/274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.61

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