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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.91, 419.72 and 164.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.91, 419.72 and 164.38 is: 246.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.91 : 419.72 = 164.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.91/419.72 = 164.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.91x = 419.72 × 164.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.91x = 68,993.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,993.57/279.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.48

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