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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.65, 388.68 and 163.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.65, 388.68 and 163.64 is: 225.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.65 : 388.68 = 163.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.65/388.68 = 163.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.65x = 388.68 × 163.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.65x = 63,602.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,602.75/281.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.82

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