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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.69, 378.90 and 164.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.69, 378.90 and 164.14 is: 226.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.69 : 378.90 = 164.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.69/378.90 = 164.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.69x = 378.90 × 164.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.69x = 62,192.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,192.65/274.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.41

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