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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.91, 379.26 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.91, 379.26 and 164.34 is: 226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.91 : 379.26 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.91/379.26 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.91x = 379.26 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.91x = 62,327.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,327.59/274.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.72

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