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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.61, 378.99 and 164.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.61, 378.99 and 164.15 is: 226.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.61 : 378.99 = 164.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.61/378.99 = 164.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.61x = 378.99 × 164.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.61x = 62,209.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,209.31/274.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.54

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