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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.98, 379.43 and 164.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.98, 379.43 and 164.49 is: 226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.98 : 379.43 = 164.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.98/379.43 = 164.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.98x = 379.43 × 164.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.98x = 62,411.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,411.62/274.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.97

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