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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.88, 379.33 and 164.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.88, 379.33 and 164.37 is: 226.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.88 : 379.33 = 164.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.88/379.33 = 164.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.88x = 379.33 × 164.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.88x = 62,350.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,350.47/274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.83

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