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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.24, 378.40 and 163.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.24, 378.40 and 163.74 is: 225.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.24 : 378.40 = 163.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.24/378.40 = 163.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.24x = 378.40 × 163.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.24x = 61,959.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,959.22/274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.93

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