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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.43, 388.44 and 163.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.43, 388.44 and 163.49 is: 225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.43 : 388.44 = 163.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.43/388.44 = 163.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.43x = 388.44 × 163.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.43x = 63,506.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,506.06/281.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.65

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