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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.99, 417.96 and 163.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.99, 417.96 and 163.49 is: 244.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.99 : 417.96 = 163.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.99/417.96 = 163.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.99x = 417.96 × 163.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.99x = 68,333.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,333.72/278.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.93

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