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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.60, 378.90 and 164.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.60, 378.90 and 164.08 is: 226.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.60 : 378.90 = 164.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.60/378.90 = 164.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.60x = 378.90 × 164.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.60x = 62,169.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,169.91/274.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.40

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