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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.04, 378.21 and 163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.04, 378.21 and 163.55 is: 225.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.04 : 378.21 = 163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.04/378.21 = 163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.04x = 378.21 × 163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.04x = 61,856.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,856.25/274.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.72

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