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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.32, 378.62 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.32, 378.62 and 163.86 is: 226.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.32 : 378.62 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.32/378.62 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.32x = 378.62 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.32x = 62,039.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,039.85/274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.16

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