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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.97, 379.46 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.97, 379.46 and 164.52 is: 227.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.97 : 379.46 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.97/379.46 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.97x = 379.46 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.97x = 62,427.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,427.94/274.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.04

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