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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.24, 418.65 and 163.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.24, 418.65 and 163.41 is: 244.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.24 : 418.65 = 163.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.24/418.65 = 163.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.24x = 418.65 × 163.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.24x = 68,411.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,411.60/279.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.99

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