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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.97, 379.48 and 164.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.97, 379.48 and 164.45 is: 226.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.97 : 379.48 = 164.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.97/379.48 = 164.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.97x = 379.48 × 164.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.97x = 62,405.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,405.49/274.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.95

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