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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.24, 379.70 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.24, 379.70 and 163.13 is: 225.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.24 : 379.70 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.24/379.70 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.24x = 379.70 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.24x = 61,937.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,937.75/275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.04

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