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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.02, 379.38 and 162.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.02, 379.38 and 162.93 is: 224.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.02 : 379.38 = 162.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.02/379.38 = 162.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.02x = 379.38 × 162.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.02x = 61,814.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,814.42/275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.77

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