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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.62, 419.34 and 164.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.62, 419.34 and 164.06 is: 246.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.62 : 419.34 = 164.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.62/419.34 = 164.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.62x = 419.34 × 164.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.62x = 68,796.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,796.92/279.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.04

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