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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.89, 379.45 and 164.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.89, 379.45 and 164.43 is: 226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.89 : 379.45 = 164.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.89/379.45 = 164.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.89x = 379.45 × 164.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.89x = 62,393.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,393.17/274.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.97

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