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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.69, 385.92 and 163.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.69, 385.92 and 163.29 is: 225.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.69 : 385.92 = 163.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.69/385.92 = 163.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.69x = 385.92 × 163.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.69x = 63,016.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,016.88/279.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.31

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