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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.80, 379.22 and 164.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.80, 379.22 and 164.42 is: 226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.80 : 379.22 = 164.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.80/379.22 = 164.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.80x = 379.22 × 164.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.80x = 62,351.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,351.35/274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.90

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