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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.65, 378.87 and 164.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.65, 378.87 and 164.09 is: 226.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.65 : 378.87 = 164.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.65/378.87 = 164.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.65x = 378.87 × 164.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.65x = 62,166.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,166.88/274.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.35

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