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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.58, 385.78 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.58, 385.78 and 163.12 is: 225.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.58 : 385.78 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.58/385.78 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.58x = 385.78 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.58x = 62,928.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,928.43/279.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.08

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