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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.58, 388.60 and 163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.58, 388.60 and 163.56 is: 225.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.58 : 388.60 = 163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.58/388.60 = 163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.58x = 388.60 × 163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.58x = 63,557.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,557.79/281.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.71

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