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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.77, 379.21 and 164.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.77, 379.21 and 164.27 is: 226.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.77 : 379.21 = 164.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.77/379.21 = 164.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.77x = 379.21 × 164.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.77x = 62,290.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,290.52/274.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.70

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