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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.81, 379.18 and 164.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.81, 379.18 and 164.29 is: 226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.81 : 379.18 = 164.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.81/379.18 = 164.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.81x = 379.18 × 164.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.81x = 62,295.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,295.48/274.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.69

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