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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.38, 378.56 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.38, 378.56 and 163.86 is: 226.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.38 : 378.56 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.38/378.56 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.38x = 378.56 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.38x = 62,030.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,030.84/274.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.08

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