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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.82, 379.24 and 164.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.82, 379.24 and 164.23 is: 226.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.82 : 379.24 = 164.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.82/379.24 = 164.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.82x = 379.24 × 164.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.82x = 62,279.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,279.87/274.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.62

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