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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.45, 378.72 and 163.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.45, 378.72 and 163.96 is: 226.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.45 : 378.72 = 163.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.45/378.72 = 163.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.45x = 378.72 × 163.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.45x = 62,094.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,094.93/274.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.25

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