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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.34, 379.78 and 164.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.34, 379.78 and 164.74 is: 227.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.34 : 379.78 = 164.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.34/379.78 = 164.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.34x = 379.78 × 164.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.34x = 62,563.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,563.06/275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.23

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