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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.66, 385.92 and 163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.66, 385.92 and 163.22 is: 225.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.66 : 385.92 = 163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.66/385.92 = 163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.66x = 385.92 × 163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.66x = 62,987.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,987.93/279.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.23

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