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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.74, 419.40 and 163.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.74, 419.40 and 163.91 is: 245.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.74 : 419.40 = 163.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.74/419.40 = 163.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.74x = 419.40 × 163.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.74x = 68,741.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,741.76/279.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.74

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