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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.07, 378.11 and 163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.07, 378.11 and 163.52 is: 225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.07 : 378.11 = 163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.07/378.11 = 163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.07x = 378.11 × 163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.07x = 61,829.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,829.90/274.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.60

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