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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.12, 410.15 and 164.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.12, 410.15 and 164.03 is: 245.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.12 : 410.15 = 164.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.12/410.15 = 164.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.12x = 410.15 × 164.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.12x = 67,275.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,275.26/274.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.42

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