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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.92, 379.34 and 164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.92, 379.34 and 164.36 is: 226.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.92 : 379.34 = 164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.92/379.34 = 164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.92x = 379.34 × 164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.92x = 62,348.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,348.32/274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.79

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