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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.63, 388.60 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.63, 388.60 and 163.58 is: 225.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.63 : 388.60 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.63/388.60 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.63x = 388.60 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.63x = 63,564.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,564.84/281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.70

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