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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.99, 379.52 and 164.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.99, 379.52 and 164.53 is: 227.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.99 : 379.52 = 164.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.99/379.52 = 164.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.99x = 379.52 × 164.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.99x = 62,442.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,442.43/274.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.07

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