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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.74, 379.12 and 164.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.74, 379.12 and 164.31 is: 226.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.74 : 379.12 = 164.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.74/379.12 = 164.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.74x = 379.12 × 164.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.74x = 62,293.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,293.21/274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.74

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