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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.99, 379.49 and 164.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.99, 379.49 and 164.47 is: 226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.99 : 379.49 = 164.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.99/379.49 = 164.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.99x = 379.49 × 164.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.99x = 62,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,414.72/274.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.97

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