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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279, 385.07 and 162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279, 385.07 and 162.54 is: 224.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279 : 385.07 = 162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279/385.07 = 162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279x = 385.07 × 162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279x = 62,588.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,588.47/279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.33

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