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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.92, 379.20 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.92, 379.20 and 164.32 is: 226.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.92 : 379.20 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.92/379.20 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.92x = 379.20 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.92x = 62,310.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,310.14/274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.65

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