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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.67, 379.05 and 164.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.67, 379.05 and 164.15 is: 226.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.67 : 379.05 = 164.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.67/379.05 = 164.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.67x = 379.05 × 164.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.67x = 62,221.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,221.06/274.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.53

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