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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.78, 388.74 and 163.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.78, 388.74 and 163.77 is: 225.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.78 : 388.74 = 163.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.78/388.74 = 163.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.78x = 388.74 × 163.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.78x = 63,663.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,663.11/281.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.93

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