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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.70, 378.91 and 164.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.70, 378.91 and 164.11 is: 226.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.70 : 378.91 = 164.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.70/378.91 = 164.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.70x = 378.91 × 164.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.70x = 62,182.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,182.92/274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.37

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