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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.70, 379.17 and 164.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.70, 379.17 and 164.21 is: 226.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.70 : 379.17 = 164.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.70/379.17 = 164.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.70x = 379.17 × 164.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.70x = 62,261.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,261.61/274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.66

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