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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.79, 379.15 and 164.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.79, 379.15 and 164.30 is: 226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.79 : 379.15 = 164.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.79/379.15 = 164.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.79x = 379.15 × 164.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.79x = 62,292.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,292.04/274.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.69

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