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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.54, 385.86 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.54, 385.86 and 163.20 is: 225.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.54 : 385.86 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.54/385.86 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.54x = 385.86 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.54x = 62,972.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,972.35/279.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.27

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