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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.39, 378.68 and 163.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.39, 378.68 and 163.82 is: 226.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.39 : 378.68 = 163.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.39/378.68 = 163.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.39x = 378.68 × 163.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.39x = 62,035.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,035.49/274.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.09

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