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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.73, 379.26 and 164.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.73, 379.26 and 164.22 is: 226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.73 : 379.26 = 164.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.73/379.26 = 164.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.73x = 379.26 × 164.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.73x = 62,282.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,282.08/274.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.71

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