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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.24, 378.41 and 163.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.24, 378.41 and 163.69 is: 225.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.24 : 378.41 = 163.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.24/378.41 = 163.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.24x = 378.41 × 163.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.24x = 61,940.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,940.86/274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.87

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