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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.60, 378.93 and 164.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.60, 378.93 and 164.10 is: 226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.60 : 378.93 = 164.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.60/378.93 = 164.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.60x = 378.93 × 164.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.60x = 62,182.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,182.41/274.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.45

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