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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.58, 378.82 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.58, 378.82 and 162.48 is: 224.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.58 : 378.82 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.58/378.82 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.58x = 378.82 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.58x = 61,550.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,550.67/274.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.16

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