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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.03, 378.13 and 161.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.03, 378.13 and 161.99 is: 223.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.03 : 378.13 = 161.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.03/378.13 = 161.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.03x = 378.13 × 161.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.03x = 61,253.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,253.28/274.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.53

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