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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.63, 379.07 and 164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.63, 379.07 and 164.18 is: 226.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.63 : 379.07 = 164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.63/379.07 = 164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.63x = 379.07 × 164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.63x = 62,234.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,234.89/274.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.61

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