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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.37, 388.34 and 163.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.37, 388.34 and 163.43 is: 225.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.37 : 388.34 = 163.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.37/388.34 = 163.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.37x = 388.34 × 163.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.37x = 63,463.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,463.65/281.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.55

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