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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.55, 378.93 and 164.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.55, 378.93 and 164.06 is: 226.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.55 : 378.93 = 164.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.55/378.93 = 164.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.55x = 378.93 × 164.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.55x = 62,168.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,168.20/274.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.43

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