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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.97, 412.46 and 112.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.97, 412.46 and 112.54 is: 168.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.97 : 412.46 = 112.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.97/412.46 = 112.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.97x = 412.46 × 112.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.97x = 46,417.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,417.69/274.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.81

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