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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.77, 379.17 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.77, 379.17 and 164.34 is: 226.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.77 : 379.17 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.77/379.17 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.77x = 379.17 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.77x = 62,312.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,312.80/274.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.78

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