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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.74, 379.16 and 164.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.74, 379.16 and 164.17 is: 226.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.74 : 379.16 = 164.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.74/379.16 = 164.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.74x = 379.16 × 164.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.74x = 62,246.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,246.70/274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.57

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