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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.03, 377.99 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.03, 377.99 and 163.44 is: 225.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.03 : 377.99 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.03/377.99 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.03x = 377.99 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.03x = 61,778.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,778.69/274.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.44

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