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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.14, 419.02 and 163.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.14, 419.02 and 163.72 is: 245.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.14 : 419.02 = 163.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.14/419.02 = 163.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.14x = 419.02 × 163.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.14x = 68,601.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,601.95/279.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.76

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