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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.03, 384.99 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.03, 384.99 and 161.04 is: 222.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.03 : 384.99 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.03/384.99 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.03x = 384.99 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.03x = 61,996.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,996.06/279.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.19

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