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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.98, 379.47 and 164.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.98, 379.47 and 164.44 is: 226.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.98 : 379.47 = 164.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.98/379.47 = 164.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.98x = 379.47 × 164.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.98x = 62,400.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,400.05/274.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.93

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