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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.43, 385.65 and 163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.43, 385.65 and 163 is: 224.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.43 : 385.65 = 163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.43/385.65 = 163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.43x = 385.65 × 163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.43x = 62,860.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,860.95/279.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.96

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