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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.14, 378.25 and 163.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.14, 378.25 and 163.59 is: 225.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.14 : 378.25 = 163.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.14/378.25 = 163.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.14x = 378.25 × 163.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.14x = 61,879.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,879.54/274.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.72

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