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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279, 385.02 and 162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279, 385.02 and 162.63 is: 224.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279 : 385.02 = 162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279/385.02 = 162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279x = 385.02 × 162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279x = 62,615.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,615.80/279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.43

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