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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.93, 418.67 and 164.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.93, 418.67 and 164.10 is: 245.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.93 : 418.67 = 164.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.93/418.67 = 164.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.93x = 418.67 × 164.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.93x = 68,703.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,703.75/279.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.43

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