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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.83, 419.63 and 164.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.83, 419.63 and 164.51 is: 246.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.83 : 419.63 = 164.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.83/419.63 = 164.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.83x = 419.63 × 164.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.83x = 69,031.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,031.73/279.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.69

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