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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.03, 385.11 and 162.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.03, 385.11 and 162.59 is: 224.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.03 : 385.11 = 162.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.03/385.11 = 162.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.03x = 385.11 × 162.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.03x = 62,615.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,615.03/279.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.40

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