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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279, 418.47 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279, 418.47 and 163.50 is: 245.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279 : 418.47 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279/418.47 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279x = 418.47 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279x = 68,419.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,419.85/279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.23

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