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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.08, 378.07 and 163.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.08, 378.07 and 163.59 is: 225.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.08 : 378.07 = 163.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.08/378.07 = 163.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.08x = 378.07 × 163.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.08x = 61,848.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,848.47/274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.66

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