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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.75, 379.05 and 164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.75, 379.05 and 164.18 is: 226.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.75 : 379.05 = 164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.75/379.05 = 164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.75x = 379.05 × 164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.75x = 62,232.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,232.43/274.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.51

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