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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.84, 379.29 and 164.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.84, 379.29 and 164.29 is: 226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.84 : 379.29 = 164.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.84/379.29 = 164.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.84x = 379.29 × 164.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.84x = 62,313.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,313.55/274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.73

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