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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.64, 385.98 and 163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.64, 385.98 and 163.24 is: 225.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.64 : 385.98 = 163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.64/385.98 = 163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.64x = 385.98 × 163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.64x = 63,007.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,007.38/279.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.32

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