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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.91, 418.22 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.91, 418.22 and 163.38 is: 244.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.91 : 418.22 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.91/418.22 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.91x = 418.22 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.91x = 68,328.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,328.78/278.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.99

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