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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.02, 378.14 and 163.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.02, 378.14 and 163.51 is: 225.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.02 : 378.14 = 163.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.02/378.14 = 163.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.02x = 378.14 × 163.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.02x = 61,827.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,827.91/274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.63

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