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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.96, 379.25 and 164.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.96, 379.25 and 164.35 is: 226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.96 : 379.25 = 164.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.96/379.25 = 164.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.96x = 379.25 × 164.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.96x = 62,327.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,327.97/274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.68

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