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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.99, 384.89 and 162.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.99, 384.89 and 162.53 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.99 : 384.89 = 162.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.99/384.89 = 162.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.99x = 384.89 × 162.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.99x = 62,555.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,555.36/278.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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