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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.46, 378.80 and 164.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.46, 378.80 and 164.00 is: 226.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.46 : 378.80 = 164.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.46/378.80 = 164.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.46x = 378.80 × 164.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.46x = 62,120.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,120.49/274.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.34

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