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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.48, 385.68 and 163.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.48, 385.68 and 163.06 is: 225.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.48 : 385.68 = 163.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.48/385.68 = 163.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.48x = 385.68 × 163.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.48x = 62,888.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,888.98/279.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.02

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