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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.75, 379.09 and 164.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.75, 379.09 and 164.21 is: 226.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.75 : 379.09 = 164.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.75/379.09 = 164.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.75x = 379.09 × 164.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.75x = 62,248.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,248.47/274.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.57

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