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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.05, 385.07 and 160.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.05, 385.07 and 160.99 is: 222.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.05 : 385.07 = 160.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.05/385.07 = 160.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.05x = 385.07 × 160.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.05x = 61,991.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,991.56/279.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.16

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