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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.90, 379.55 and 164.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.90, 379.55 and 164.41 is: 227.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.90 : 379.55 = 164.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.90/379.55 = 164.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.90x = 379.55 × 164.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.90x = 62,400.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,400.99/274.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.00

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